RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MOST OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY
- Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across western and most of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Southerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon and evening, initially in western and then central North Dakota. Relative humidity values will drop to as low as 15 percent. There is a low chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening over parts of western and central North Dakota, which could cause stronger erratic wind gusts. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Critical fire weather conditions are likely again Tuesday, especially across central North Dakota.
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WINDS: Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the late morning and early afternoon, turning northwesterly through the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the region.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
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AFFECTED AREA: Western and most of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MOST OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across western and most of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Southerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon and evening, initially in western and then central North Dakota. Relative humidity values will drop to as low as 15 percent. There is a low chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening over parts of western and central North Dakota, which could cause stronger erratic wind gusts. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Critical fire weather conditions are likely again Tuesday, especially across central North Dakota. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the late morning and early afternoon, turning northwesterly through the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the region. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and most of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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