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Red Flag Warning issued September 4 at 9:59AM CDT until September 4

Affecting Golden Valley; Slope; Bowman

In effect until: Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 PM

Golden Valley; Slope; Bowman

Likely impact; effects through 11:00 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR GOLDEN VALLEY,
SLOPE, AND BOWMAN COUNTIES...

.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, Slope, and Bowman.

* 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 9:59AM CDT until September 4

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