The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch.
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AFFECTED AREA: In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh.
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WINDS: Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 percent.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. 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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WHAT: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
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WHERE: In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Traill Counties.
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WHEN: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday.
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IMPACTS: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Traill Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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WHAT: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
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WHERE: In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Traill Counties.
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WHEN: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday.
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IMPACTS: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Traill Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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