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124 WWUS83 KFGF 200744 RFWFGF URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 244 AM CDT Thu Mar 20 2025 NDZ038-039-049-052-053-210000- /O.UPG.KFGF.FW.A.0003.250320T1800Z-250321T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0002.250320T1800Z-250321T0000Z/ Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- 244 AM CDT Thu Mar 20 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEASTERN NORTH DAKOTA... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph 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. 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. && $$