South Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/15/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 3:51PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 15, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
May 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Spink, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde and Hand. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph will continue. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent will continue. * 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: 
Spink; Clark; Codington; Hamlin; Deuel; Stanley; Sully; Hughes; Hyde; Hand
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD