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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 2:32 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHCENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 6 PM CST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn,
Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix and Douglas.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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.

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