Oberon, ND Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DEVILS LAKE BASIN AND
EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina,
Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks,
Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent,
Richland and Western Walsh.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds shift
to the west then northwest behind a front this evening.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

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