Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:09AM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 9:09am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Marshall, Roberts and Day.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The
strongest winds will be in the morning, before slowly
diminishing in the afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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:
Marshall; Roberts; Day
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov