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Red Flag Warning issued September 4 at 3:21AM CDT until September 4

Affecting Golden Valley

In effect until: Sep 4, 2026, 4:30 PM

Golden Valley

Likely impact; effects through 4:30 PM.

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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...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...

.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.

* AFFECTED AREA...Golden Valley County.

* 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.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Red Flag Warning issued September 4 at 3:21AM CDT until September 4

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