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Strong Winds Thursday Afternoon and Evening

Fire Weather Concerns Thursday

Wildfire Prevention

Wind gusts of 60 mph or more are possible Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening, shifting from out of the southwest to northwest Thursday afternoon. These high winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

There are elevated fire weather concerns Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Very High to Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Index values are in place for much of central to north central SD. Wind gusts of 60 mph or greater, will be accompanied by relative humidity values in the 20 to 35 percent range Thursday afternoon. High temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s. Expect shifting winds from the southwest to northwest Thursday afternoon. Any grass or brush fire could quickly spread and change direction with the shifting winds Thursday afternoon.