RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA, EXTENDING UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES
- Critical fire weather conditions are expected late this morning through early this evening across much of western North Dakota. A cold front will move into western North Dakota by early afternoon, shifting winds from south to northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity is expected to fall as low as 10 to 15 percent this afternoon. In the southwest corner of the state, humidity is only projected to recover to around 45 percent overnight, then fall as low as 20 percent on Monday as north winds increase to around 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning remains in effect through early Monday evening for Slope and Bowman Counties.
The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Red Flag Warning.
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AFFECTED AREA: Much of western North Dakota.
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TIMING: From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening.
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WINDS: South winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 15 percent.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA, EXTENDING UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected late this morning through early this evening across much of western North Dakota. A cold front will move into western North Dakota by early afternoon, shifting winds from south to northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity is expected to fall as low as 10 to 15 percent this afternoon. In the southwest corner of the state, humidity is only projected to recover to around 45 percent overnight, then fall as low as 20 percent on Monday as north winds increase to around 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning remains in effect through early Monday evening for Slope and Bowman Counties. The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of western North Dakota. * TIMING...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...South winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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