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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:52 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY... * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph over northwest North Dakota, and west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over southwest and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:45 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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