Fire Danger 
The Grassland Fire Danger will be high today due to hot wind and low humidity. Also, a Red Flag Warning issued nearby.
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 267 Lower Bad River and Fire Weather Zone 268 Upper Cheyenne.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
Address/Location
Hyde County Emergency Management
529 1st St
Highmore, SD 57345
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 605-852-2595
