Active AlertsBlunt, SD

Affected Area: In South Dakota, Stanley, Hughes, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.
Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity: 15 to 25 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.