Sioux Falls, SD – A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon as warm temperatures, gusty winds, and low humidity create dangerous fire conditions across South Dakota. Meanwhile, cooler air and rain chances are set to arrive just in time for the first weekend of spring.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sioux Falls, the Red Flag Warning will remain in place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Winds from the southwest will range from 15 to 23 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity levels will drop as low as 15%, making outdoor burning highly dangerous. Residents should avoid any open flames, including campfires and controlled burns.
Friday brings a shift in weather as cloud cover increases and a 30% chance of rain moves in after 1 p.m. Highs will reach 52°F, but breezy northwest winds could gust up to 35 mph…