Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 2:48AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 12:48am
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay,
Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red
Lake and East Polk. In North Dakota, Cavalier, Pembina,
Eastern Walsh, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill,
Barnes, Cass and Western Walsh.
* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph sustained with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. 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:
West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; West Marshall; East Marshall; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; Cavalier; Pembina; Eastern Walsh County; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND