Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 1:57PM CDT until May 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA AND
WESTERN MINNESOTA...
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 9 AM to 6 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln and Lyon. In South
Dakota, Kingsbury and Brookings.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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:
Lincoln; Lyon; Kingsbury; Brookings
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: