Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 2 at 10:00AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES...
...
.Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through early
this evening across much of western North Dakota. A cold front will
move into western North Dakota by early afternoon, shifting winds
from south to northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Humidity is expected to fall as low as 10 to 15 percent this
afternoon. In the southwest corner of the state, humidity is only
projected to recover to around 45 percent overnight, then fall as low
as 20 percent on Monday as north winds increase to around 25 to 30
mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning
remains in effect through early Monday evening for Slope and Bowman
Counties.
* AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT Monday.
* WINDS...For today, south winds shifting to the northwest around 20
mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For Monday, north winds around 25 to
30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For
Monday, as low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Slope; Bowman
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov