Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 2 at 4:21AM CDT until May 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 2:21am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Benson,
Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson and Western Walsh.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Towner; Cavalier; Benson; Ramsey; Eddy; Nelson; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov