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Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:52 PM May. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, south central, and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:01 PM May. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY, WITH A RED FLAG WARNING AGAIN IN EFFECT AGAIN TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING.... The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. The Red Flag Warning for today through this evening also remains in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...For today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the early afternoon, turning northwesterly through the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the region. On Tuesday winds will be northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent today, and as low as 20 percent on Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:01 PM May. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY, WITH A RED FLAG WARNING AGAIN IN EFFECT AGAIN TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING.... The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. The Red Flag Warning for today through this evening also remains in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...For today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the early afternoon, turning northwesterly through the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the region. On Tuesday winds will be northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent today, and as low as 20 percent on Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...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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