Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 26 at 9:51PM CDT until May 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA ON WEDNESDAY...
.Critical fire weather conditions are expected over far western
North Dakota on Wednesday. Afternoon temperatures will climb into
the lower to mid 90s, while humidity values drop to around
15 percent. This will combine with southeast winds around 25 mph
gusting to 45 mph to result in critical fire weather conditions.
Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to
control.
* WINDS...Southeast 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA...Far western North Dakota.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
* AFFECTED AREA...Far western North Dakota.
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; Williams; McKenzie; Golden Valley; Billings; Slope; Bowman
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: