RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BADLANDS AREA, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS
The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning.
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AFFECTED AREA: Fire Weather Zones 315, 317, 322, 325, 326, and 332.
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TIMING: From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.
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WINDS: Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Relative Humidity of 15 percent or less.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BADLANDS AREA, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315, 317, 322, 325, 326, and 332. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity of 15 percent or less. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
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WHAT: Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
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WHERE: Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.
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WHEN: From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.
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IMPACTS: Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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