Sévère Incendie

Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 3:20AM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Eddy; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland Source: NOAA / NWS

Détails

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Eddy, Griggs, Steele, Traill,
Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 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.

Recommandations

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.