Dunseith, ND Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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 MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING
THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

* WINDS...South-southwesterly around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Much 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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