Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 10:33PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Spink, Clark, Codington,
Hamlin, Deuel, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde and Hand.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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:
Spink; Clark; Codington; Hamlin; Deuel; Stanley; Sully; Hughes; Hyde; Hand
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: