Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 9:06AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA,
INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through
Friday over western and central North Dakota, including the James
River Valley. Westerly winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph
are expected over northwest North Dakota, with westerly winds of
30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over remaining areas. Relative
humidity values will drop as low as 15 percent. Any fires that
ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA...Western and Central North Dakota, including
the James River Valley.
* 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; Bottineau; Rolette; Williams; Mountrail; Ward; McHenry; Pierce; McKenzie; Dunn; Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Sheridan; Wells; Foster; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Morton; Burleigh; Kidder; Stutsman; Slope; Hettinger; Grant; Bowman; Adams; Sioux; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: