Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 8 at 7:39PM MDT until August 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHERN
CAMPBELL, WESTON PLAINS, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, BUTTE AREA, NORTHERN
CAMPBELL, CROOK PLAINS, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS COUNTIES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN CAMPBELL AND
WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 and 317.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10 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
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:
Southern Campbell; Weston County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov