Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 12:07PM CDT until May 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 10:07am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...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.
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* 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.
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:
Burke; Mountrail; Ward; Dunn; Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Sheridan; Stark; Morton; Burleigh; Hettinger; Grant; Adams; Sioux; Emmons
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: