South Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 09:17

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 11:17AM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 9:17am
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix and Douglas. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 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; Charles Mix; Douglas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD