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2025 [KFGF] EASTERN_NORTH_DAKOTA Red Flag (FW) Watch (A) Number 3

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Storm Based Warning History

205 
WWUS83 KFGF 191911
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
211 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NDZ038-039-049-052-053-210000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.A.0003.250320T1800Z-250321T0000Z/
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
211 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
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Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503191911-KFGF-WWUS83-RFWFGF
205 
WWUS83 KFGF 191911
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
211 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NDZ038-039-049-052-053-210000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.A.0003.250320T1800Z-250321T0000Z/
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
211 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503200744-KFGF-WWUS83-RFWFGF
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.

&&

$$

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