Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 12:08PM MDT until June 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA,
PINE RIDGE AREA, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...
.Very warm, dry, and windy conditions will lead to widespread
critical fire weather conditions across portions of northeastern
Wyoming and southwestern South Dakota this afternoon and evening.
Humidities will drop to as low as 13 percent with northwest winds
gusting up to 35 mph.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315, 317, 322, and 326.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 13 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:
Fall River County Area; Pine Ridge Area; Southern Campbell; Weston County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: