Yankton County Emergency Management
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NO Open Burning in Yankton CO.
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Yankton County Emergency Management
Media Release NO Open Burning
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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
259 AM CST Sat Feb 14 2026
.DISCUSSION...
A very dry pattern, snow-free ground which has begun to thaw through the upper few inches, and deep south-southwest flow will promote efficient mixing on Sunday. This should yield a very warm day with temperatures/dew points/gusts favoring the warmer/drier/breezier side of ensemble guidance.
This should lead to elevated to near critical fire weather conditions, especially toward south-central South Dakota where slightly stronger southwest winds are favored. With a potential for afternoon relative humidity as low as 20 percent, along with southwest winds gusting near to above 25 MPH, have issued a Fire Weather Watch for Gregory County SD from Noon-6 PM CST
Sunday.
Elsewhere across the forecast area, wind gusts and RH reaching critical levels is more uncertain, though values do look close as far east as I-29.
Will continue to monitor the forecast trends for possible expansion of the watch.
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Yankton County Emergency Management
Media Release
Bridge Closure – Yankton County Highway Department has announced the closure of the Stone Church Bridge on 431st Ave over the James River. Construction will begin on January 20th at 7 am. The bridge will be closed until sometime in 2027. This is a total bridge replacement over the James River. Use Designates detour routes to get around this construction site. More information will become available as time goes on. got to the Yankton County website, Yankton OEM website, or Facebook page, and Yankton County Highway Facebook page,
