The National Weather service has posted Red Flag Warnings for areas in South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa. The warning is in effect this afternoon into the very early evening. Forecasters expect southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph and minimum relative humidity values close to 25 percent.
The maps were current as of 9:45 a.m. MDT on Tuesday. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts and maps. For the most current data visit this NWS site.