Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 3:52PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, McPherson, Brown, Edmunds,
Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand and Buffalo.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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; Faulk; Spink; Hyde; Hand; Buffalo
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: