Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:14AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 12:14am
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER
COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY
PLAINS, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, and 322.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10%.
* 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
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:
Fall River County Area; Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Crook County Plains; Weston County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov