Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:04AM CDT until May 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 10:04pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde,
Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.
* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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:
Stanley; Sully; Hughes; Hyde; Jones; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: