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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1132 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA,
INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

.Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across
western and central North Dakota, including the James River
Valley. Southerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
will shift to the northwest in the afternoon and evening,
initially in western and then central North Dakota. Relative
humidity values will drop to as low as 15 percent. There is a low
chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
and early evening over parts of western and central North Dakota,
which could cause stronger erratic wind gusts. Any fires that
ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
Critical fire weather conditions are likely again Tuesday,
especially across central North Dakota.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the
  late morning and early afternoon, turning northwesterly
  through the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across
  the region.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and 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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