North Dakota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 01:10

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 3:10AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 1:10am
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 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: 
Towner; Benson; Ramsey; Eddy; Nelson; Griggs; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND