Red Flag Warning Issued for Portions of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Through Thursday Night
Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Tri-State Region (IA, NE, SD)
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the tri-state area due to strong winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions on Thursday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Iowa: Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury, and Ida counties.
- Nebraska: Dixon and Dakota counties.
- South Dakota: Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay, and Union counties.
Expected Conditions
Critical fire weather conditions are expected based on the following parameters:
- Winds: Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 25 percent.
- Fire Behavior: A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.
What You Should Do
- Outdoor Burning: Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions.
- Precautionary Actions: Residents should be prepared for critical fire weather. A Red Flag Warning means that hazardous conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM (noon) to 9:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the tri-state area due to strong winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions on Thursday.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected? ▼
This alert affects Tri-State Region (IA, NE, SD). Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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