Red Flag Warning Issued for Southern Campbell and Weston County Plains
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NWS Rapid City has issued a Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday for critical fire weather conditions in northeast Wyoming.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on July 2, 2026 and geographically references Northeast Wyoming. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Rapid City SD. The alert is effective from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT on June 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Fire Weather Zones 315 and 317, including Southern Campbell, Weston County Plains, Fall River Area, and Pine Ridge Area counties in Wyoming.
What You Should Do
Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior due to strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Relative humidity may drop as low as 11 percent.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM MDT June 10 through 8 PM MDT June 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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