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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 3:19 AM Sep. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, and 327. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 8 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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