Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 2:24AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Stanley; Jones; Lyman Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 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.