Minnesota, South Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/20/2026 12:17

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 2:17PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Lake, Moody and Minnehaha. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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: 
Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Kingsbury; Brookings; Lake; Moody; Minnehaha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov