Red Flag Warning Issued for Fall River County Area Through Friday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Fall River County due to gusty winds and low relative humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions on Friday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Fall River County, South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Fall River County, South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Fall River County area. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop, and it replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 322, which includes the Fall River County Area in South Dakota. The broader weather pattern is also expected to impact parts of northeastern Wyoming and south-central South Dakota.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should prepare for hazardous conditions and exercise extreme caution. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged, and residents should avoid any activities that could produce sparks.
Expected Conditions
Critical fire weather will be driven by the following conditions:
- Winds: Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 15 percent.
- Environmental Factors: Existing D1 to D2 drought conditions in the area are expected to exacerbate the fire potential.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM MST on Friday, February 27, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MST on Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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