Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 12:46PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA,
NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, and 322.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10%.
* 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; Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Crook County Plains; Weston County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov