RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
- A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well.
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday.
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WINDS: Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday and Friday.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.
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AFFECTED AREA: Western and much of central North Dakota.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
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AFFECTED AREA: All of western and central North Dakota.
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday and Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. * AFFECTED AREA...All of western and central North Dakota.
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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WHAT: For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
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WHERE: Much of northwest North Dakota.
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WHEN: For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.
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IMPACTS: The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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