Epping, ND Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Much of western North Dakota.

* TIMING...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM
MDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...South winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

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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