South Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/14/2026 11:57

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 1:57PM CDT until May 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle. * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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: 
Beadle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD