Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 2:28AM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 12:28am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon and Pipestone. In
South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake, Moody,
Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon
Homme and Yankton.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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; Pipestone; Kingsbury; Brookings; Miner; Lake; Moody; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov