Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 1:06PM CDT until May 9 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
.Critical fire weather conditions will continue this afternoon
into this evening, mainly along and north of Highway 2 and along
and west of Highway 83. Winds will be northwest around 20 mph with
gusts near 30 mph, while minimum relative humidity values drop as
low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control.
* WINDS...Northwest around 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA...Divide, Williams, Burke, Mountrail, Renville,
and Ward Counties.
* 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:
Divide; Burke; Renville; Williams; Mountrail; Ward
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: