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Home Return to list Fire Weather Warning 0005 Issued by the Sioux Falls Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-20 12:00:49 986 WWUS83 KFSD 201700 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1200 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-211000- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 1200 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...South 10 to 18 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-03-20 20:55:06 812 WWUS83 KFSD 210154 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 854 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 IAZ020-031-032-211500- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Ida- 854 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER AND PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth, Woodbury and Ida. * WINDS...South 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-211500- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 854 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER... * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-20 20:55:06 812 WWUS83 KFSD 210154 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 854 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 IAZ020-031-032-211500- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Ida- 854 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER AND PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth, Woodbury and Ida. * WINDS...South 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-211500- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 854 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER... * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 04:10:04 177 WWUS83 KFSD 210909 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 409 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 IAZ020-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-211900- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme- Yankton-Clay-Union- 409 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER AND INTO PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 10:58:49 443 WWUS83 KFSD 211558 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1058 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 IAZ020-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-220200- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0005.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme- Yankton-Clay-Union- 1058 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER AND INTO PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-21 21:48:09 865 WWUS83 KFSD 220247 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 947 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 IAZ020-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-220400- /O.EXP.KFSD.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme- Yankton-Clay-Union- 947 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER AND INTO PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... Relative humidity has begun to increase above critical thresholds this evening. Therefore the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 10 pm. Breezy winds increase overnight which may result in localized elevated fire risk. $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||