Spearfish, SD 57783 Weather Alerts

Lawrence County2:41 AM MDT44.49°N, 103.86°W

Red Flag Warning

Severe · Expected

From 11:00 AM Fri until 11:00 PM Fri·Issued 7:38 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Rapid City SD

Red Flag Warning issued October 22 at 7:38PM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Details

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...

Affected area: Fire Weather Zones 318, 323, and 327.

Timing: From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Friday.

Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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: Northern Foot Hills; Butte County Area; Wyoming Black Hills

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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