RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
- Critical fire weather conditions will continue through Friday across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds around 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are expected in northwest and north central North Dakota through early this evening, with westerly winds around 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 55 mph in southwest and south central North Dakota. It will remain windy through tonight, with westerly winds increasing back to 25 to 35 mph and gusting to 50 mph Friday afternoon. Relative humidity will only recover to around 40 to 50 percent tonight and fall back to as low as 15 percent Friday afternoon. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
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WINDS: West around 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 15 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 FRIDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions will continue through Friday across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds around 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are expected in northwest and north central North Dakota through early this evening, with westerly winds around 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 55 mph in southwest and south central North Dakota. It will remain windy through tonight, with westerly winds increasing back to 25 to 35 mph and gusting to 50 mph Friday afternoon. Relative humidity will only recover to around 40 to 50 percent tonight and fall back to as low as 15 percent Friday afternoon. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...West around 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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: For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
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WHERE: McLean, Mercer, Sheridan, and Wells Counties.
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WHEN: For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday.
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IMPACTS: Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...McLean, Mercer, Sheridan, and Wells Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the winds subside. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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WHAT: For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
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WHERE: McLean, Mercer, Sheridan, and Wells Counties.
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WHEN: For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday.
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IMPACTS: Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...McLean, Mercer, Sheridan, and Wells Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the winds subside. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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