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Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 4:25PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Towner; Benson; Ramsey; Eddy; Nelson; Griggs; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland Quelle: NOAA / NWS

Details

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy,
Nelson, Griggs, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph through
early evening. Winds shift to the west then northwest behind a
front this evening. Strong northwest winds are then expected
Tuesday, with gusts to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent this afternoon and
below 30 percent Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Empfehlungen

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.