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