Where is the smoke in South Dakota coming from today?
KELOLAND's Chief Meteorologist Jay Trobec says the smoke is coming from fires by Lake Winnipeg in Canada. He says the wind switched to the north overnight and brought the smoke to us. The north wind has mixed it down to the ground, making it easier to smell the smoke.
Is Mount Rushmore on fire?
At least three wildfires in western South Dakota have prompted the closure of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and forced the evacuation of about 400 homes, the authorities said on Monday. One of the fires, just west of Rapid City in Pennington County, was reported Monday morning, officials said.
Where is the wildfire in South Dakota?
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Hat Mountain Wildfire West of Rapid City Rapid City, S.D., A wildfire was reported at 2:42 pm today near Johnson Siding, 8 miles west of Rapid City, S.D. The fire is called the Hat Mountain Wildfire. The fire is currently burning south of Bogus Jim Road.
Is there a fire burning in South Dakota?
Name Type Summary
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North Complex Wildfire Incident Start Date: 8/17/2020 Size: 318,935 acres Updated: Nov. 5, 2021, 3:23 p.m.
Valley RX Burns Prescribed Fire Starting Wednesday, November 3rd, fire crews will be prescribed Updated: Nov. 3, 2021, 9:26 p.m.
Where are the fires causing smoke in South Dakota?
Smoke from wildfires near Lake Winnipeg drifted southward and are moving through the Sioux Falls area on Thursday, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls said on Twitter. Those sensitive to smoke or with existing health conditions could experience health effects due to the smoke.
Why is South Dakota smoky?
Have you noticed the hazy skies and the smell of smoke today? It is due to the wildfires in Canada which are creating those conditions. The smoke is expected to stick around today, and it could be thick at times.
Why is it so hazy in Rapid City South Dakota?
Haze winds up in Rapid City by catching a ride on the jet stream from a California fire. RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Throughout the summer, the Hills have been affected by haze and smoke that's been drifting in from other states.Sep 2, 2021
Are there wildfires in the Black Hills?
The Black Hills have a history of wildfire, a natural occurrence that grows out of hand in the right conditions. One of the worst was the Jasper Fire in August 2000, started with a discarded cigarette, which burned 83,508 acres, including 90% of the area of the Jewel Cave National Monument.