Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 7:29AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Day; Clark; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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 this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Day, Clark, Codington, Grant,
Hamlin and Deuel.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 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.

More Alerts

High Wind Warning issued May 12 at 6:42AM PDT until May 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR Flood Warning issued May 12 at 8:36AM CDT until May 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 7:29AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 7:29AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD