# HEADLINE
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RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
# SUMMARY
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.Critical fire weather conditions are expected in far southwest North Dakota this afternoon and early evening. South-southeast winds are forecast to increase to around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Relative humidity could fall as low as 15 percent.
# DETAILS
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AFFECTED AREA
Slope and Bowman Counties.
TIMING
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
South to southeast winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Relative humidity as low as 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
ISSUED AT
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 3:21 AM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
HEADER
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Bowman, Slope