Critical Fire Weather Conditions are expected today (Feb. 26, 2024) in a large portion of southern South Dakota, including the Winner area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning today into the evening. Dry fire fuels, strong gusty winds, and dry air are contributing factors. South Dakota Wildland Fire urges residents in affected areas to use additional caution to prevent igniting a fire outside. Do not burn outdoors, throw cigarette butts out car windows, or use machinery that could spark a ground fire.
The warning extends from the southwestern border of the state extending east to south of Chamberlain. Some towns included in the warning are Winner, Sturgis, Rapid City, Hot Springs, Pine Ridge, Wall and Mission.
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