Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 9:55AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...
.A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for much of central
North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Critical fire
weather conditions are expected today in central North Dakota and
the James River Valley due to northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph
with gusts to 45 mph, and relative humidity values as low as
20 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* 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.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are expected. A combination of strong winds, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
Area Description:
Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Ward; McHenry; Pierce; McLean; Sheridan; Wells; Foster; Burleigh; Kidder; Stutsman; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov