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Red Flag Warning Issued for Central and North Central South Dakota

Source: NOAA · Central and North Central South Dakota

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NWS Aberdeen SD has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon CDT Monday to 9 PM CDT Monday due to strong winds and low humidity.

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Record type
Red Flag Warning
Affected area
Central and North Central South Dakota
Issued
August 2, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Aberdeen SD

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Alert Details

Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Aberdeen SD. Effective from 2026-08-02T13:02:00-05:00, with onset 2026-08-03T12:00:00-05:00 and ends 2026-08-03T21:00:00-05:00.

Affected Areas

Portions of central and north central South Dakota including Corson, Dewey, Potter, Stanley, Sully, and Jones counties.

What You Should Do

Follow all fire restrictions. Have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Expected Conditions

North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity between 25 to 35 percent. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly.

Timeline

In effect from noon CDT / 11 AM MDT Monday to 9 PM CDT / 8 PM MDT Monday.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Aberdeen SD has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon CDT Monday to 9 PM CDT Monday due to strong winds and low humidity.
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