44°4'Z / 103°13'R / Augstums 986 m / 05:35 17.06.2026, America/Denver (UTC-6)
no: 16.06.2026, 22:15
uz: 17.06.2026, 06:15
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BADLANDS AREA, BENNETT COUNTY AREA, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS... .A cold front will move through early Wednesday morning. Behind the cold front, strong northwest winds from 25 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph are expected. Minimum relative humidity values will dip as low as 18 percent, which is higher than normal thresholds. However, the strong winds will make up the difference as well as antecedent D2 to D3 drought and very dry weather over the past 1-2 weeks. Thus, critical fire weather conditions are expected for parts of northeastern Wyoming and southwestern South Dakota late Wednesday morning through the early evening hours. The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315, 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332, and 333. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Pennington
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.
NWS Rapid City SD
16.06.2026, 22:15
no: 17.06.2026, 09:00
uz: 17.06.2026, 13:45
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Pennington,Rapid CityWinds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.NWS Rapid City SD16.06.2026, 22:41
no: 17.06.2026, 03:03
uz: 17.06.2026, 20:00
The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. * WHAT...Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...West of the Gap in Rapid City. * WHEN...From 900 AM this morning to 800 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The gusty winds will suspend fine dust in the air and produce poor air quality.
Pennington,Rapid CityThe Rapid City Air Quality Office recommends the elderly, young,
and anyone with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical
exertion and exposure to the outside air.
Voluntary actions to reduce dust pollution include, ceasing or
reducing the manipulation of soil in construction, industrial,
and agricultural activities, and increasing the use of pollution
controls for soil stabilization, waste pits, stock piles, and
construction sites.NWS Rapid City SD17.06.2026, 03:03