Alert archive / South Dakota / Red Flag Warnings in 2025
Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this red flag warning at Apr 13, 2025, 2:46 AM CDT for 21 counties in South Dakota; Dakota County, Dixon County, Nebraska. It took effect at Apr 13, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 13, 2025, 2:46 AM CDT (07:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 13, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2025, 10:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 23 counties
Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brule County, SD, Charles Mix County, SD, Clay County, SD, Davison County, SD, Douglas County, SD, Gregory County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, Jerauld County, SD, Lake County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Sanborn County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2334 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
019 WWUS83 KFSD 130746 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 246 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 SDZ038-052>054-057>061-131600- /O.UPG.KFSD.FW.A.0006.250413T1800Z-250414T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0013.250413T1800Z-250414T0100Z/ Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook- 246 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TO EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson and McCook. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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. && $$ NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>066-068>071-131600- /O.UPG.KFSD.FW.A.0006.250413T1800Z-250414T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0013.250413T1800Z-250414T0300Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner- Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 246 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ SDZ055-062-131600- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0013.250413T1800Z-250414T0100Z/ Lake-Minnehaha- 246 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TO EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Lake and Minnehaha. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 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. && $$ SDZ067-131600- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0013.250413T1800Z-250414T0300Z/ Lincoln- 246 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Lincoln. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
4 follow-up statements
703 WWUS83 KFSD 131609 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1109 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 SDZ038-052>055-057>062-140100- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.250413T1800Z-250414T0100Z/ Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha- 1109 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TO EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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. && $$ NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071-140200- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.250413T1800Z-250414T0300Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner- Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 1109 AM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
508 WWUS83 KFSD 131924 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 224 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-140400- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.A.0007.250414T1800Z-250415T0100Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0300Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 224 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ SDZ038-052>055-057>062-140100- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0100Z/ Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha- 224 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TO EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ SDZ064>067-140300- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0300Z/ Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- 224 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner and Lincoln. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 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. && $$ IAZ031-140400- /O.NEW.KFSD.FW.A.0007.250414T1800Z-250415T0100Z/ Woodbury- 224 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Woodbury. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
059 WWUS83 KFSD 140054 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 754 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 SDZ038-052>055-057>062-140200- /O.EXP.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0100Z/ Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha- 754 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TO EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... Humidity levels have begun to increase this evening as temperatures cool. Despite the rising humidity levels, elevated fire danger remains possible though the evening hours due to the strong winds in place. $$ NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-140900- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.FW.A.0007.250414T1800Z-250415T0100Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 754 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ SDZ064>067-140300- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0300Z/ Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- 754 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner and Lincoln. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 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. && $$ IAZ031-140900- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.A.0007.250414T1800Z-250415T0100Z/ Woodbury- 754 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Woodbury. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
264 WWUS83 KFSD 140257 RFWFSD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 957 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-141200- /O.EXP.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.FW.A.0007.250414T1800Z-250415T0100Z/ Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- 957 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ SDZ064>067-140400- /O.EXP.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250414T0300Z/ Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- 957 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... Humidity levels continue to increase this evening as temperatures cool. Despite the rising humidity levels, elevated fire danger remains possible though the night due to the strong winds in place. $$ IAZ031-141200- /O.CON.KFSD.FW.A.0007.250414T1800Z-250415T0100Z/ Woodbury- 957 PM CDT Sun Apr 13 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Woodbury. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2:39 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | FSD | Aurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Davison and 6 more | 25 hr |
| Apr 13, 2:24 PM CDT | Fire Weather Watch | FSD | Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Gregory, Union, Yankton | 13 hr |
Nearby
Red Flag Warnings in South Dakota, 2025Red Flag Warnings in Nebraska, 2025Every red flag warning in 2025
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.