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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

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This page is intended to give you a source of fire weather information for the area. The National Weather Service in Rapid City is currently responsible for producing spot weather forecasts and land management forecasts for the local fire agencies.

Attention Land Managers

Mail your burn plans to:

Attn: Burn Plans
300 East Signal Drive
Rapid City SD 57701

This will help us better prepare for your specific burn.