Red Flag Warning for Southern Black Hills and Fall River County Area
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NWS Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday for critical fire weather conditions across multiple South Dakota and Wyoming zones.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Black Hills and surrounding areas in South Dakota and Wyoming
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City SD
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Rapid City SD. The alert is effective from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southern Black Hills, Fall River County Area, Custer County Plains, Pine Ridge Area, Badlands Area, Bennett County Area in South Dakota, and Weston County Plains in Wyoming. Affected fire weather zones include 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332, and 333.
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are expected. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Expected Conditions
Winds will gradually shift from west to north at 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH. Relative humidity will drop as low as 12 to 18 percent.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 11 AM MDT Friday through 7 PM MDT Friday.
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