First published Oct 23, 2026, 1:58:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 1:58:15 AM UTC

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Red Flag Warning — NWS Rapid City SD

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Red Flag Warning issued October 22 at 7:38PM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

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A Red Flag Warning covers several areas in South Dakota and Wyoming from 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Friday due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. The source says fires that develop could spread rapidly and outdoor burning is not recommended.

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Affected location: Northern Foot Hills, Butte County Area, Wyoming Black Hills, northern and southern Campbell, Crook County Plains, and Weston County Plains

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The warning identifies conditions that could cause rapidly spreading fires and advises against outdoor burning.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Red Flag Warning issued October 22 at 7:38PM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

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