Red Flag Warning for Jones, Lyman, Buffalo Counties
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NWS Aberdeen SD issued a Red Flag Warning for Jones, Lyman, and Buffalo counties in South Dakota from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT due to strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Dakota
- Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Aberdeen SD. The alert is effective from 10 AM CDT September 11 to 7 PM CDT September 11.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Jones, Lyman, and Buffalo counties in South Dakota.
What You Should Do
Follow all fire restrictions. Have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Relative humidity will range between 17 and 21 percent.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT on September 11. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly under these conditions.
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