...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WESTERN AND MOST OF CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA MONDAY...

.Critical fire weather conditions are likely across western and
most of central North Dakota Monday. 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
northwest and central North Dakota, which could cause stronger
erratic wind gusts. Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WESTERN AND MOST OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, switching
to the northwest in the afternoon and evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and most of central North Dakota.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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