Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:55PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 8 PM
CDT /7 PM MDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA...
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Stanley, Jones and Lyman.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this
afternoon. Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 25
mph on Monday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Stanley; Jones; Lyman
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: