Red Flag Warning Issued for South Central South Dakota Counties Through Sunday 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 south-central South Dakota, effective Sunday afternoon due to high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Central South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls
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 Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for south-central South Dakota. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch as critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in South Dakota:
- Gregory
- Jerauld
- Sanborn
- Brule
- Aurora
- Davison
- Charles Mix
- Douglas
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and exercise extreme caution with any potential ignition sources.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: South winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 16 percent.
- Hazards: A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to heightened fire danger.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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