Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 3:14AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
May 15, 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 Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Benson,
Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Barnes and Western Walsh.
* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph Thursday shift to the west 30
to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Friday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 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; Griggs; Barnes; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov