Oglala Lakota County, SD
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 06/15 12:00 PM MDT – Monday 06/15 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Rapid City SD
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, PINE RIDGE AREA, BADLANDS AREA, BENNETT COUNTY AREA, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS
.Warmer dry air will push into the area tomorrow. Relative humidity across portions of northeastern Wyoming and far southwestern South Dakota will drop to near 15 percent. The dry air will combine with gusty northwest winds to support critical fire weather conditions Monday afternoon and early evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 317, 322, 326, 332, and 333.
Timing
From noon to 8 PM MDT Monday.
Winds
Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
Relative Humidity as low as 15 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas Impacted
- Fall River County Area
- Pine Ridge Area
- Badlands Area
- Bennett County Area
- Weston County Plains
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Pleasant Week Ahead
Created by the NWS Rapid City WFO
Conditions through the week will be pleasant. Most sunny and warm weather is expected for the next several days. Northcentral South Dakota may see some isolated showers on Wednesday afternoon.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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