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2025 [KUNR] RAPID_CITY Red Flag (FW) Warning (W) Number 7

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Storm Based Warning History

618 
WWUS83 KUNR 270806
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
206 AM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, AND 317...

.Expect critical fire weather conditions this afternoon over 
northeastern WY. Highs in the 70s, MinRH around 15 percent, and 
southwesterly wind gusts around 30 mph are expected. Additionally,
very dry/well-mixed boundary layer with some mid-level moisture 
may result in spotty virga showers during the afternoon. 
Confidence is low in the development of virga, however, should 
any develop, gusty, erratic winds are expected.

WYZ314>317-272315-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0007.250327T1800Z-250328T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0007.250327T1800Z-250328T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-
Weston County Plains-
206 AM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, AND 317...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315 
  Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains and 317 Weston 
  County Plains.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$
168 
WWUS83 KUNR 272000
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
200 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, AND 317...

.Critical fire weather conditions will continue this afternoon 
over northeastern WY. Highs in the 70s, MinRH around 15 percent, 
and southwesterly wind gusts around 30 mph are expected. 
Additionally, very dry/well-mixed boundary layer with some mid- 
level moisture may result in spotty virga showers this afternoon.
Confidence is low in the development of virga, however, should 
any develop, gusty, erratic winds are expected.

WYZ314>317-280000-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250328T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-
Weston County Plains-
200 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
314, 315, 316, AND 317...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315 
  Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains and 317 Weston 
  County Plains.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$
945 
WWUS83 KUNR 272347
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
547 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

WYZ314>317-280100-
/O.EXP.KUNR.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250328T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-
Weston County Plains-
547 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 314,
315, 316, AND 317...

Winds will continue to decrease while relative humidities increase
through this evening.

$$
Permalink to 202503270806-KUNR-WWUS83-RFWUNR
618 
WWUS83 KUNR 270806
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
206 AM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, AND 317...

.Expect critical fire weather conditions this afternoon over 
northeastern WY. Highs in the 70s, MinRH around 15 percent, and 
southwesterly wind gusts around 30 mph are expected. Additionally,
very dry/well-mixed boundary layer with some mid-level moisture 
may result in spotty virga showers during the afternoon. 
Confidence is low in the development of virga, however, should 
any develop, gusty, erratic winds are expected.

WYZ314>317-272315-
/O.UPG.KUNR.FW.A.0007.250327T1800Z-250328T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0007.250327T1800Z-250328T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-
Weston County Plains-
206 AM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, AND 317...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315 
  Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains and 317 Weston 
  County Plains.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503272000-KUNR-WWUS83-RFWUNR
168 
WWUS83 KUNR 272000
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
200 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, AND 317...

.Critical fire weather conditions will continue this afternoon 
over northeastern WY. Highs in the 70s, MinRH around 15 percent, 
and southwesterly wind gusts around 30 mph are expected. 
Additionally, very dry/well-mixed boundary layer with some mid- 
level moisture may result in spotty virga showers this afternoon.
Confidence is low in the development of virga, however, should 
any develop, gusty, erratic winds are expected.

WYZ314>317-280000-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250328T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-
Weston County Plains-
200 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
314, 315, 316, AND 317...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315 
  Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains and 317 Weston 
  County Plains.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative 
  humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.

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.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503272347-KUNR-WWUS83-RFWUNR
945 
WWUS83 KUNR 272347
RFWUNR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
547 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

WYZ314>317-280100-
/O.EXP.KUNR.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250328T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-
Weston County Plains-
547 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 314,
315, 316, AND 317...

Winds will continue to decrease while relative humidities increase
through this evening.

$$

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