...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MOST OF CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

.Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across
western and most of central North Dakota, including the James
River Valley. Southerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
45 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon and evening,
initially in western and then central North Dakota. Relative
humidity values will drop to as low as 15 percent. There is a low
chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
and early evening over parts of western and central North Dakota,
which could cause stronger erratic wind gusts. Any fires that
ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
Critical fire weather conditions are likely again Tuesday,
especially across central North Dakota.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND MOST OF CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and most of central North Dakota,
including the James River Valley.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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