Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 11:13AM MDT until August 6 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY DUE TO
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA AND
BUTTE COUNTY AREA...
The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 322 and 327.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity down to 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
expected. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and
warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Fall River County Area; Butte County Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov