Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1139 AM CDT Wed Jun 29 2022 IAZ012-020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-300045- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0017.220629T1700Z-220630T0100Z/ Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln-Clay-Union- 1139 AM CDT Wed Jun 29 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Sioux, Plymouth and Woodbury. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Lincoln, Clay and Union. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 90s. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning is not expected. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$