Red Flag Warning Issued for Fall River County Area and Wyoming Plains
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NWS Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 9 PM MDT today due to gusty winds and low relative humidity across multiple counties in South Dakota and Wyoming.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Fall River County Area and Wyoming Plains
- Issued
- August 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 12:00 PM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on August 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, and 322, including Fall River County Area, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Crook County Plains, and Weston County Plains.
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are occurring or will shortly occur. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are expected. Relative humidity values may drop as low as 10%.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon today through 9 PM MDT this evening.
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