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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:19 PM May. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, and 333. * TIMING...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will 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. &&
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