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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 21:28:33 930 WWUS83 KFSD 270328 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 928 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-271500- /O.UPG.KFSD.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme- Yankton-Clay-Union- 928 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST IOWA...AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth and Woodbury. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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. && $$ IAZ012-021-032-SDZ057>059-064>067-271500- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Sioux-Cherokee-Ida-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner- Lincoln- 928 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Sioux, Cherokee and Ida. In South Dakota, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner and Lincoln. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 21:28:33 930 WWUS83 KFSD 270328 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 928 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-271500- /O.UPG.KFSD.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme- Yankton-Clay-Union- 928 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST IOWA...AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth and Woodbury. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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. && $$ IAZ012-021-032-SDZ057>059-064>067-271500- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Sioux-Cherokee-Ida-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner- Lincoln- 928 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Sioux, Cherokee and Ida. In South Dakota, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner and Lincoln. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 03:23:42 083 WWUS83 KFSD 270923 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 323 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ012-020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>059-063>071-271800- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule- Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 323 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 10:44:46 043 WWUS83 KFSD 271644 AAA RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1044 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ001-013-022-SDZ052-053-060>062-280000- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Lyon-OBrien-Buena Vista-Jerauld-Sanborn-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 1044 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, OBrien and Buena Vista. In South Dakota, Jerauld, Sanborn, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ IAZ012-020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>059-063>071-280000- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule- Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 1044 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-27 10:44:46 043 WWUS83 KFSD 271644 AAA RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1044 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ001-013-022-SDZ052-053-060>062-280000- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Lyon-OBrien-Buena Vista-Jerauld-Sanborn-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 1044 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, OBrien and Buena Vista. In South Dakota, Jerauld, Sanborn, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ IAZ012-020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>059-063>071-280000- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule- Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 1044 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 13:27:20 125 WWUS83 KFSD 271926 AAB RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 126 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ002-003-014-280000- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay- 126 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Osceola, Dickinson and Clay. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-052-053-057>071- 280000- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Lyon-Sioux-OBrien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida- Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 126 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, OBrien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-27 13:27:20 125 WWUS83 KFSD 271926 AAB RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 126 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ002-003-014-280000- /O.EXA.KFSD.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay- 126 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Osceola, Dickinson and Clay. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-052-053-057>071- 280000- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Lyon-Sioux-OBrien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida- Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 126 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, OBrien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 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. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-27 17:49:11 850 WWUS83 KFSD 272348 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 548 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-052-053- 057>071-280100- /O.EXP.KFSD.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-OBrien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn- Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas- Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- 548 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA... Winds will continue to drop off quickly as the sun sets while temperatures cool, thus fire weather conditions will diminish below critical levels. $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||