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Red Flag Warning Wednesday

Humidity and Wind Timing Forecast

Wednesday's Severe Weather Outlook

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Wednesday. Hot and dry conditions return, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Southerly winds increase through the day, up to 30 to 45 mph. Afternoon humidity values fall to 15-25% across the most of the region.

The chart above shows timing for wind gusts and relative humidity for select locations Wednesday and Thursday. Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected with gusts between 30-45 mph coinciding with humidity of 15 to 20 percent.

A Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe storms exists Wednesday evening/overnight across portions of western and central South Dakota. Main threat is wind gusts around 60 mph and cloud to ground lightning strikes creating concerns for fire weather.