Waarschuwingen, Eagle Butte Fire Department

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 3:44PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD * WHAT...Prolonged dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 each afternoon. * WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Potter, and Walworth Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Red Flag Warning issued July 13 at 3:42PM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CORSON AND DEWEY... * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson and Dewey. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 19 to 27 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire.