Red Flag Warning Issued for Jones, Lyman, and Buffalo Counties in South Dakota
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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 south central South Dakota due to critical fire weather conditions expected Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Central South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert, which replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, is effective for south central South Dakota.
Affected Areas
The following counties in South Dakota are included in the warning area:
- Jones
- Lyman
- Buffalo
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for critical fire weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service, any fires that ignite under these conditions will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 16 percent.
- Temperature: Warm temperatures are expected to contribute to the fire hazard.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST on Sunday, February 15. The alert was officially issued at 10:46 PM CST on February 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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