Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 1:27AM CDT until May 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA TODAY INTO THIS
EVENING...
.Critical fire weather conditions are expected over far western
North Dakota today into this evening. Afternoon temperatures will
climb into the lower to mid 90s, while humidity values drop as low
as 15 percent. This will combine with southeast winds around 25
mph gusting to 40 mph to result in critical fire weather
conditions. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control.
* WINDS...Southeast around 25 mph with gusts to 40 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.
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: