Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
155 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332, 333, 334, AND 335...
.Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will continue this
afternoon across portions of the northeastern Wyoming plains into
southwestern and south central SD. West winds gusting to 25 to
45 mph will persist this afternoon, with the strongest winds over
Fall River County. Minimum relative humidities generally in the
13 to 20 percent range this afternoon will also continue
supporting critical or near-critical fire weather conditions.
SDZ321-322-325-326-332>335-WYZ317-180100-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250318T0100Z/
Southern Black Hills-Fall River County Area-Custer County Plains-
Pine Ridge Area-Badlands Area-Bennett County Area-
Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-Weston County Plains-
155 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /255 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332, 333, 334, AND 335...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 317 Weston County Plains,
321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River County Area, 325
Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 332 Badlands Area,
333 Bennett County Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and
335 Tripp County.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
242 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-
061-062-066-067-070-071-180000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250318T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-
Lake-Moody-McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln-Union-
242 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHWESTERN IOWA, FAR
NORTHEASTERN NEBRASKA, AND SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O`Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota,
Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake, Moody, McCook, Minnehaha,
Turner, Lincoln, Clay and Union.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
242 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
SDZ038-050-052-053-057>060-063>065-068-069-180000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250318T0000Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton-
242 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG AND WEST
OF THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.
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Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
248 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
IAZ001-MNZ081-089-SDZ070-180500-
/O.EXA.KFSD.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Lyon-Cottonwood-Nobles-Clay-
Including the cities of George, Rock Rapids, Larchwood,
Worthington, Mountain Lake, Windom, Vermillion, and Inwood
248 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
mph.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon County. In Minnesota, Cottonwood and Nobles
Counties. In South Dakota, Clay County.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery
road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
248 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ090-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.WS.A.0003.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Alcester, Hartley, Wakefield, Spirit
Lake, Hawarden, Sioux Center, Le Mars, Arnolds Park, Beresford,
Rock Valley, Sheldon, Ida Grove, North Sioux City, Spencer, Storm
Lake, Holstein, Allen, Jefferson, Milford, Lakefield, Hull,
Sibley, South Sioux City, Elk Point, Orange City, Sanborn,
Jackson, Ponca, Cherokee, Battle Creek, and Sioux City
248 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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SG
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
250 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-180500-
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.A.0002.250319T1500Z-250320T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Alcester, Hartley, Wakefield, Spirit
Lake, Hawarden, Sioux Center, Le Mars, Arnolds Park, Beresford,
Rock Valley, Sheldon, Ida Grove, North Sioux City, Spencer, Storm
Lake, Holstein, Allen, Jefferson, Milford, Hull, Sibley, South
Sioux City, Elk Point, Orange City, Sanborn, Ponca, Cherokee,
Battle Creek, and Sioux City
250 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow fall will lead to
reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
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SG
Extreme Fire Danger
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
408 AM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Unseasonably warm temperatures in the upper 60s to
low 70s are expected across southern South Dakota today. Winds
will be from the west at 25 to 35 mph, gusting up to 50 mph.
Afternoon humidities will dip to 13 to 15 percent. These warm,
dry, and windy conditions will support critical fire weather
conditions and extreme fire danger across southwestern into south
central South Dakota this afternoon. Further north, temperatures
will be slightly cooler in the 50s to 60s. The cooler temperatures
will mean afternoon humidities will be slightly higher at 20 to
30 percent. However it will still be warm and dry with northwest
winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 30 mph. This will support
elevated to near critical fire weather conditions and very high
fire danger.
SDZ027-030-041-042-044-046-047-049-074>077-180100-
Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Angostura Reservoir, Folsom,
Ardmore, Edgemont, Provo, Rumford, Kyle, Rockyford,
Sharps Corner, Martin, Allen, Tuthill, Harrington, White River,
Wood, Norris, Cedar Butte, Mission, Rosebud, Saint Francis,
Parmelee, Winner, Colome, Witten, Hamill, Ideal, Hermosa,
Buffalo Gap, Fairburn, Oral, Oelrichs, Smithwick, Pine Ridge,
Oglala, Wounded Knee, Porcupine, Manderson, Batesland,
Long Valley, Wanblee, and Potato Creek
408 AM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /508 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/
...EXTREME FIRE DANGER...
The grassland fire danger index will reach the extreme category
this afternoon. Extreme weather conditions and very low moisture
content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground,
indicate that critical burning conditions exist. All fires have
the potential to become large and spread quickly becoming erratic
with extreme behavioral characteristics. No outdoor burning
should take place.
The outlook for Tuesday afternoon, The grassland fire danger
index will reach the high category to very high category.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
554 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
IAZ001-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-097-098-SDZ038>040-050-052>070-181100-
Lyon-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-
Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
554 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south
central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Continued warmth paired with breezy and dry conditions will lead to
near critical to critical fire danger through the early evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Another spring system will move through the region from Tuesday into
Wednesday bringing strong winds, rain, and accumulating snowfall.
While accumulative amounts are still uncertain, the combination of
strong winds and falling snow will lead to minor to moderate travel
impacts mostly across northwestern IA.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
554 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ090-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-181100-
Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
554 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska and southeast South
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Continued warmth paired with breezy and dry conditions will lead to
near critical to critical fire danger through the early evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Another spring system will move through the region from Tuesday into
Wednesday bringing strong winds, rain, and accumulating snowfall.
While accumulative amounts are still uncertain, the combination of
strong winds and falling snow will lead to minor to moderate travel
impacts mostly across northwestern IA where blizzard-like conditions
will be possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
332 AM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
SDZ001-002-013-014-026-028-032-073-078-181300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Rapid City-Central Black Hills-Haakon-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Southern Perkins-
332 AM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwestern
South Dakota...southwestern South Dakota...and the Black Hills of
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Warm and breezy conditions continue across the area today. Fire
weather conditions remain elevated.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Another storm system will enter the area early Tuesday morning,
bringing some light rain, and possibly some light accumulations of
snow across the South Dakota plains. A few inches of snow will be
possible across parts of northwestern South Dakota, and the
central Black Hills into the Rapid City area. For the plains east
of the Black Hills, accumulations of an inch or less are expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
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Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
332 AM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
SDZ027-029>031-041>044-046-047-049-074>077-WYZ058-059-181300-
Southern Foothills-Southern Black Hills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-
Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Hermosa Foothills-
Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
332 AM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /432 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Warm and breezy conditions continue today. A Red Flag Warning has
been issued for much of the western South Dakota Plains south of
Interstate 90, and Weston County in Wyoming. See the latest Red
Flag Warning (RFWUNR) for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Another storm system will cross the area on Tuesday, bringing
some light rain, and possibly some light accumulations of snow.
Several inches of snow will be possible across the higher
elevations of the Black Hills in Custer County, with an inch or
less across the plains.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
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Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
SDZ037-045-048-051-181200-
Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Very High Fire Danger today due to strong winds of 20 miles per hour
(gusting to 25) and minimum humidities between 20 and 25 percent.
Winds will die down before coinciding with the minimum relative
humidities, so a Red Flag Warning is not needed.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Another low pressure system will move into the area Tuesday, bringing
snow to the forecast area. Minor accumulations (less than an inch)
possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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