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Location: Wasta, SD
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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:00 PM Jul. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327,
328, 329, 330, 331, and 332.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 14 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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Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:31 PM Jul. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
South Dakota and northeast Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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