South Dakota Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 08/03/2026 00:20

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 2:20AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 3, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires: 
August 3, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 25 to 39 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Area Description: 
Corson; Dewey; Potter; Stanley; Sully; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov