Drought Conditions Intensify in South Dakota and Surrounding Plains States
Drought is tightening its grip on South Dakota and neighboring states across the High Plains. Recent data from the latest Drought Monitor reveals a sharp increase in drought-affected areas, with nearly 400,000 people in South Dakota now living under drought conditions.
Feb 242 min read
Critical Fire Conditions for Sunday for parts of South Dakota
Red Flag Warnings are in effect mainly for Sunday afternoon across parts of southwest and south-central South Dakota due to unseasonable dry conditions, warm temperatures, low relative humidity, and wind gusts of 25 to 35mph, which will combine to create critical fire conditions. Latest SD Weather Alerts
Feb 141 min read
Barn Lost, Roads Closed Due to Wildland Fire
First responders were called to a fast-moving wildland fire in Gallatin County, Montana, just off Interstate 90 on Saturday.
Feb 101 min read
Wildfire Breaks Out in Custer County
On Tuesday morning, a wildfire was reported in Custer County, located just outside Custer State Park in west-central South Dakota.
Nov 26, 20251 min read
Dry Southwest SD and Crews Respond to Fire
Dry conditions continue for parts of South Dakota, and fire crews have responded to a grass fire over the weekend.
Nov 23, 20251 min read