Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 2:37PM CDT until May 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Stanley; Jones Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Stanley and Jones.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.

Recommendations

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.