…RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY  TILL 8-PM

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.Critical fire weather conditions are expected most of western and
central North Dakota late this morning into this evening. Winds
will be northwesterly sustained to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Minimum relative humidity values are expected to fall to as low as
16 percent. Combined with dry fuels, this will result in critical
fire weather conditions.

 

* WINDS…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 16 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA…Most of western and central North Dakota.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Burn bans may be in effect. Contact local authorities for
details.