Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:54PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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:
Beadle; 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