Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 3:38AM CDT until May 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 1:38am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln and Lyon. In South
Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury and Brookings.
* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov