North Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/03/2026 09:04

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 3 at 11:04AM CDT until May 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2026 - 9:04am
Expires: 
May 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass and Western Walsh. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may 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: 
Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Benson; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND