South Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/11/2026 19:21

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 9:21PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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: 
Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Bon Homme; Yankton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov