How A Red Flag Warning Affects South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa

I'm sure you'll agree that watching the tulips popping up is a far better sight than shoveling snow. To have spring come in without an ice storm would be a nice change. And, being able to plant your garden at a reasonable time would be a bonus. Bring on the ever-changing climates.

According to the Sioux Falls National Weather Service, we could break the high-temperature record on Monday.

With that, weather conditions in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska will see extremely dry conditions in the first part of this week.

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So dry, that the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning.

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1:00 PM this afternoon to 7:00 PM Monday evening.

AFFECTED AREA...

Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O`Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.  Minnesota: Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles,
Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. Nebraska: Dixon and Dakota. South Dakota: Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.

A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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