Red Flag Warning Issued for Central and North Central South Dakota (Sep 8, 2026)
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NOAA issued it on September 8, 2026, 12 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning until 7 PM CDT Tuesday for portions of central and north central South Dakota 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
- September 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 12 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and North Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Aberdeen SD at 9:23 AM CDT on September 8, 2026. The alert is effective from 12:00 PM CDT until 7:00 PM CDT on September 8, 2026.
Affected Areas
Portions of central and north central South Dakota, including Corson, Campbell, Walworth, Dewey, Potter, and Sully counties.
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 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity between 18 and 28 percent. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT / 6 PM MDT on September 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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