Active AlertsHand

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.
Affected Area: In South Dakota, Spink, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde and Hand.
Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 17 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

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.