Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 1:27PM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
May 12, 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 CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Stanley and Jones.
* WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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:
Stanley; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: