Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, McPherson, Brown, Edmunds,
Potter, Faulk and Spink.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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:
McPherson; Brown; Edmunds; Potter; Faulk; Spink
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: