Minnesota, North Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/22/2026 00:23

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 2:23AM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Beltrami, Hubbard, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Highest winds in southeast North Dakota and the southern Red River valley. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
South Beltrami; Hubbard; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Ransom; Sargent; Richland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND