RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING
- Critical fire weather conditions will continue today through this evening across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds will increase to around 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph by this afternoon, and continue elevated into this evening. Relative humidity will drop to as low as 15 percent this afternoon. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
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WINDS: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 17 percent.
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AFFECTED AREA: Western and 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 FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Critical fire weather conditions will continue today through this evening across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds will increase to around 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph by this afternoon, and continue elevated into this evening. Relative humidity will drop to as low as 15 percent this afternoon. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and 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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WHAT: West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
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WHERE: Divide County.
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WHEN: For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.
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IMPACTS: Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Gusty winds may cause blowing dust, which could briefly reduce visibility at times.
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Divide County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may cause blowing dust, which could briefly reduce visibility at times.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are occasionally producing wind gusts as high as 65 mph across northwest and north central North Dakota late this afternoon. Gusts this strong are expected to remain limited in both time and space, but could still be locally damaging. The gusty winds could also cause isolated areas of blowing dust with significant visibility restrictions as low as a quarter mile. Move indoors when showers or thunderstorms pass through your area. If traveling, be prepared for difficult driving conditions and sudden changes in visibility.
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