South Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 19:01

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 9:01PM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
* 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