First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:08:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 10:08:15 AM UTC

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Fire Weather Watch — NWS Rapid City SD

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Fire Weather Watch issued October 22 at 3:40AM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

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NWS Rapid City issued a Fire Weather Watch for Northern and Southern Campbell, Crook County Plains, and Weston County Plains. The watch covers Friday morning through Friday evening; gusty winds and low humidity may produce critical fire weather conditions.

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Affected location: Northern and Southern Campbell, Crook County Plains, and Weston County Plains, Wyoming

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The watch means critical fire weather conditions are forecast, and the source advises listening for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

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