Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 12:41PM CDT until May 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.Critical fire weather conditions will develop today and continue
into this evening across western and much of central North
Dakota. Minimum relative humidity values will fall as low as
15 percent, and northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph,
with gusts to 40 mph possible. In addition, scattered rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop late this
afternoon and evening, possibly producing erratic and stronger
wind gusts. Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become
difficult to control.
* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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.
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.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 20:41 - la klo 6:00
