Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 4:18AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent and fuels remain dry as most grasses have not greened up yet. Despite winds under 10 mph today, the dry conditions will cause near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more… Continue reading Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 4:18AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 7:56PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

…RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRATION FOR THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA… Critical fire weather conditions are no longer occurring in southeast North Dakota. However, near critical fire weather conditions will continue into this evening as winds stay gusty and RH values slowly rebound.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 2:56PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

…RED FLAG WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH EARLY EVENING… * AFFECTED AREA…In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, West Marshall and Wilkin. In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh and Grand Forks. * WINDS…West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20… Continue reading Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 2:56PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 3:49AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent along with west winds 10 to 15 mph. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota,… Continue reading Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 3:49AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND