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Fire Weather Warning 0003
Issued by the Rapid City Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-02-26 23:05:36 2026-02-27 13:00:00 2026-02-27 19:00:00
New 2026-02-26 23:05:36 2026-02-27 13:00:00 2026-02-27 19:00:00
New 2026-02-26 23:05:36 2026-02-27 13:00:00 2026-02-27 19:00:00
New 2026-02-26 23:05:36 2026-02-27 13:00:00 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Continued 2026-02-27 13:15:20 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Continued 2026-02-27 13:15:20 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Continued 2026-02-27 14:56:52 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Area Extended 2026-02-27 14:56:52 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Continued 2026-02-27 14:56:52 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Continued 2026-02-27 16:38:54 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Continued 2026-02-27 16:38:54 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Area Extended 2026-02-27 16:38:54 2026-02-27 19:00:00
Expired 2026-02-27 19:01:58 2026-02-27 19:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-02-26 23:05:36

991 
WWUS83 KUNR 270504
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM 
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air will affect parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota Friday 
afternoon. Minimum relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 
percent as northwest winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25
to 40 mph, strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent 
D1 to D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

The combination of low humidity values and gusty winds will 
create critical fire weather conditions on Friday for these areas.

SDZ322-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 322...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 322 Fall River County Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ335-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Tripp County-
1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 335...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ326-WYZ315-317-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-Weston County Plains-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315,
317, AND 326...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains and 326 Pine Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 17 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333-334-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 /1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TO 6 PM
MST /7 PM CST/ FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 333 AND 334...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon MST /1 PM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area and 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 23:05:36

991 
WWUS83 KUNR 270504
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM 
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air will affect parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota Friday 
afternoon. Minimum relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 
percent as northwest winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25
to 40 mph, strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent 
D1 to D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

The combination of low humidity values and gusty winds will 
create critical fire weather conditions on Friday for these areas.

SDZ322-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 322...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 322 Fall River County Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ335-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Tripp County-
1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 335...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ326-WYZ315-317-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-Weston County Plains-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315,
317, AND 326...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains and 326 Pine Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 17 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333-334-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 /1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TO 6 PM
MST /7 PM CST/ FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 333 AND 334...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon MST /1 PM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area and 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 23:05:36

991 
WWUS83 KUNR 270504
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM 
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air will affect parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota Friday 
afternoon. Minimum relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 
percent as northwest winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25
to 40 mph, strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent 
D1 to D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

The combination of low humidity values and gusty winds will 
create critical fire weather conditions on Friday for these areas.

SDZ322-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 322...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 322 Fall River County Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ335-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Tripp County-
1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 335...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ326-WYZ315-317-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-Weston County Plains-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315,
317, AND 326...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains and 326 Pine Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 17 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333-334-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 /1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TO 6 PM
MST /7 PM CST/ FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 333 AND 334...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon MST /1 PM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area and 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 23:05:36

991 
WWUS83 KUNR 270504
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM 
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air will affect parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota Friday 
afternoon. Minimum relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 
percent as northwest winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25
to 40 mph, strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent 
D1 to D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

The combination of low humidity values and gusty winds will 
create critical fire weather conditions on Friday for these areas.

SDZ322-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 322...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 322 Fall River County Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ335-272015-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Tripp County-
1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 335...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ326-WYZ315-317-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-Weston County Plains-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315,
317, AND 326...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM MST Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains and 326 Pine Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 17 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333-334-272015-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0003.260227T1900Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-
1004 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 /1104 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TO 6 PM
MST /7 PM CST/ FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 333 AND 334...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon MST /1 PM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area and 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 13:15:20

000 
WWUS83 KUNR 271914
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1214 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as 
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum 
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest 
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph, strongest
over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to D2 drought 
conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
1214 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...West to northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
1214 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /114 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 13:15:20

000 
WWUS83 KUNR 271914
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1214 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as 
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum 
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest 
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph, strongest
over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to D2 drought 
conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
1214 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...West to northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
1214 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /114 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 14:56:52

230 
WWUS83 KUNR 272056
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph,
strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to
D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ321-280100-
/O.EXA.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 321...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 321 Southern Black Hills.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /256 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 14:56:52

230 
WWUS83 KUNR 272056
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph,
strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to
D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ321-280100-
/O.EXA.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 321...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 321 Southern Black Hills.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /256 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 14:56:52

230 
WWUS83 KUNR 272056
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph,
strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to
D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ321-280100-
/O.EXA.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 321...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 321 Southern Black Hills.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
156 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /256 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 16:38:54

922 
WWUS83 KUNR 272238 CCA
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 321, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 
335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph,
strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to
D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ321-280100-
/O.EXA.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 321...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 321 Southern Black Hills.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /438 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 16:38:54

922 
WWUS83 KUNR 272238 CCA
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 321, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 
335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph,
strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to
D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ321-280100-
/O.EXA.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 321...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 321 Southern Black Hills.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /438 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 16:38:54

922 
WWUS83 KUNR 272238 CCA
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST/100 PM CST TO 600 PM
MST/700 PM CST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 321, 322, 326, 333, 334, AND 
335...

.Very dry air is over parts of northeastern Wyoming as well as
far southwestern into south-central South Dakota. Minimum
relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent as northwest
winds blow at 10 to 25 mph with gusts from 25 to 40 mph,
strongest over south-central South Dakota. Antecedent D1 to
D2 drought conditions will exacerbate the fire potential.

SDZ321-280100-
/O.EXA.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 321...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 321 Southern Black Hills.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ322-326-WYZ315-317-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
315, 317, 322, AND 326...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 
  Weston County Plains, 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine 
  Ridge Area.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ333>335-280100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
338 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /438 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 333, 334, AND 335...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 333 Bennett County Area, 
  334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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 19:01:58

691 
WWUS83 KUNR 280101
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
601 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026

SDZ321-322-326-333>335-WYZ315-317-280215-
/O.EXP.KUNR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-Fall River County Area-Pine Ridge Area-
Bennett County Area-Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-
Southern Campbell-Weston County Plains-
601 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 /701 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 315, 317, 321, 322, 326, 333,
334, AND 335...

Relative humidity values will continue to rise tonight as winds
slowly subside.

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