Weather Alerts For Scranton, ND

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- .Critical fire weather conditions are expected over far southwest North Dakota Friday afternoon and 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 -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Slope and Bowman. TIMING From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. 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 Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:53 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Bismarck ND HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Bowman, Slope

Pollen Index: 10.9 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Chenopods, Sagebrush/Sage and Grass. Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Friday will be unchanged in the very high range. Constant and seasonally normal weather conditions tend to stabilize pollen concentrations in the outdoor air.