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Red Flag Warning 10, NWS Grand Forks, ND

October 16, 202412 counties in North Dakota; 18 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this red flag warning at Oct 16, 2024, 3:40 PM CDT for 12 counties in North Dakota; 18 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 17, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 16, 2024, 3:40 PM CDT (20:40 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 17, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 17, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 30 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Lake of the Woods County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 274 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2024-10-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2024-10-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 122 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2197 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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682 
WWUS83 KFGF 162040
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...

MNZ002-022-027-028-031-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
Norman-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
002, 022, 027, 028, AND 031... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT 
FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 002, 022, 027, 028, AND 031...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. a Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Grant counties.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-030-040-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 003, 029, 030, AND 040... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR 
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
003, 029, 030, AND 040...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Clay county and west portion of 
  Otter Tail county. 

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ029-030-038-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
Steele-Traill-Barnes-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
029, 030, AND 038... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 
PM CDT THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 029, 030, AND 038...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. a Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Grant counties.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ039-049-052-053-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 039, 049, 052, AND 053... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR 
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
039, 049, 052, AND 053...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Cass county.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-013>015-032-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
West Polk-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Wadena-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 001, 013, 014, 015, AND 032...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 001, 013, 014, 015, and 
  032. 

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ027-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Grand Forks-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
027...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 027.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-016-017-023-024-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 016, 017, 
023, AND 024...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 
  009, 016, 017, 023, and 024. 

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-170445-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
340 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 008 AND 016...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 008 and 016.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
004 
WWUS83 KFGF 162125
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...

MNZ002-003-022-027>031-040-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 002, 022, 027, 028, AND 031...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 002, 022, 027, 028, AND 031...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Mahnomen, West 
  Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail 
  and Grant.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ029-030-038-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 029, 030, AND 038...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 029, 030, AND 038...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, 
  Ransom, Sargent and Richland.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-013>015-032-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
West Polk-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Wadena-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 001, 013, 014, 015, AND 032...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, 
  East Polk and Wadena.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ027-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Grand Forks-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 027...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Grand Forks.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ054-180000-
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Western Walsh-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WALSH
COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Western Walsh.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-016-017-023-024-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009,
016, 017, 023, AND 024...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The 
  Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, North 
  Clearwater, South Beltrami, South Clearwater and Hubbard.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
425 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 008 AND 016...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Pembina and Eastern Walsh.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
035 
WWUS83 KFGF 162354
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...

MNZ002-003-022-027>031-040-180000-
/O.EXP.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 002, 022, 027, 028, AND 031...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
002, 022, 027, 028, AND 031...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Mahnomen, West 
  Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail 
  and Grant.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ029-030-038-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.EXP.KFGF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241017T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 029, 030, AND 038...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
029, 030, AND 038...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, 
  Ransom, Sargent and Richland.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-013>015-032-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
West Polk-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Wadena-
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 001, 013, 014, 015, AND 032...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, 
  East Polk and Wadena.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ027-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Grand Forks-
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 027...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Grand Forks.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-016-017-023-024-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009,
016, 017, 023, AND 024...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The 
  Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, North 
  Clearwater, South Beltrami, South Clearwater and Hubbard.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-054-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
654 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 008 AND 016...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh and 
  Western Walsh.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
902 
WWUS83 KFGF 170242
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
942 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...

MNZ001>003-013>015-022-027>032-040-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-
West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-
Wadena-Grant-
942 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 001, 013, 014, 015, AND 032...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, 
  Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, Mahnomen, West Becker, East 
  Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and 
  Grant.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ027-029-030-038-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
942 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 027...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill, 
  Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-016-017-023-024-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-
942 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009,
016, 017, 023, AND 024...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The 
  Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, North 
  Clearwater, South Beltrami, South Clearwater and Hubbard.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-054-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
942 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 008 AND 016...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh and 
  Western Walsh.

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
479 
WWUS83 KFGF 170745
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
245 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...

MNZ004>009-016-017-023-024-171545-
/O.UPG.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-
245 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR 
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 016, 017, 023, 
AND 024...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT
this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-054-171545-
/O.UPG.KFGF.FW.A.0007.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
245 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR 
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 008, 016, AND 054...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT
this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ026-028-171545-
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Nelson-Griggs-
245 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR 
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 026 AND 028...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT
this evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, 
  Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, Mahnomen, West Becker, East 
  Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and 
  Grant. 

* WIND...South winds up to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-013>015-022-027>032-040-171545-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-
West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-
Wadena-Grant-
245 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 013, 014, 015, 022, 
027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, AND 040...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, 
  Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, Mahnomen, West Becker, East 
  Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and 
  Grant. 

* WIND...South winds up to 25 mph gusting to 35 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended. 

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.

&&

$$

NDZ027-029-030-038-039-049-052-053-171545-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0010.241017T1300Z-241018T0000Z/
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
245 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 027, 029, 030, 038, 039, 049, 052, 
AND 053...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill, 
  Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. 

* WIND...South winds up to 25 mph gusting to 35 mph

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and 
  become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not 
  recommended. 

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.

&&

$$
541 
WWUS83 KFGF 172356
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
656 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-180100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.FW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241018T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
656 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
001, 002, 003, 013, 014, 015, 022, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032,
AND 040...

Relative Humidity values are improving and winds are diminishing.
Winds will slowly shift toward the southwest then the northwest
close to the midnight hour. 

$$

NDZ008-016-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-180100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.FW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241018T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
656 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
008, 016, AND 054...

Relative Humidity values are improving and winds are diminishing.
Winds will slowly shift toward the southwest then the northwest
close to the midnight hour. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Oct 16, 3:20 PM CDT, 20 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Critical fire weather conditions will continue through the evening and into Thursday. Red Flag Warnings are in effect across portions of the region.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 16, 3:20 PM CDT, 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
320 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Critical fire weather conditions will continue through the
  evening and into Thursday. Red Flag Warnings are in effect
  across portions of the region.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 320 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...Synopsis...

Shortwave ridging prevails this afternoon ahead of a potent thermal
ridge pushing east across the Northern Plains. Temperatures at the
850 mb level are upwards of 21C, which will serve to limit mixing
somewhat as the inversion is rather strong. Low level winds,
however, are still strong enough to allow wind gusts to continue
through the evening and overnight period, then into Thursday. With
low dew points in place, fire weather will be the main concern
through the remainder of the evening and into Thursday.

Following this ridge, H5 troughing is set to bring rain chances back
into the area Thursday night into Friday morning. Cooler
temperatures return to the area on Friday as highs will range from
the mid 50s in northeast North Dakota, to near 70 degrees in west
central Minnesota. Near normal temperatures in the 60s are expected
Saturday. Transient shortwave ridging will then return Saturday
evening, allowing temperatures to rebound into the 70s on Sunday and
Monday.

For next week, a number of shortwaves traverse the Northern Plains,
bringing a return to cooler temperatures. Look for highs in the low
50s to low 60s on Tuesday and 40s to low 50s for Wednesday and
Thursday.

...Critical Fire Weather Expected Thursday...

Low RH values are expected to continue into Thursday as a thermal
ridge follows shortwave H5 ridging across the Northern Plains.
Mixing will not be the most efficient as 850mb temperatures are
quite high, upwards of 21C. Winds just above the surface, however,
still have the potential to gust up to 35 mph as a shortwave trough
approaches from the west. As such, there is a chance that winds
remain somewhat elevated overnight, with perhaps a few gusts to near
25 mph. Heading into Thursday, a larger area of low RH values
develops as temperatures climb into the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds
are expected to be in the range of 20 to 25 mph with gusts upwards
of 35 mph.

Thursday through Saturday: Rain chances increase heading into
Thursday night, with a 40 percent chance to see 0.25 inch or more
rain through the overnight hours and into Friday. The best chances
for this amount will be in the central Red River Valley and points
southwest, with slightly lesser chances elsewhere. Cooler
temperatures follow, with near normal to slightly above average
highs on Saturday.

Sunday and Monday: Transient H5 ridging moves across the area Sunday
and Monday, bringing another surge of warmer temperatures through
the area. Another cold front approaches the area Monday afternoon.

Tuesday through Thursday: Cooler temperatures, along with a chance
for showers, returns to the forecast next week. Look for a number of
shortwaves to traverse the area, with little confidence regarding
the timing of precipitation. Afternoon highs are expected to reach
the 40s to mid 50s each afternoon, with lows generally in the
30s.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1234 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

Gusty south to southeast winds are expected to continue through
the TAF period. Look for LLWS to be the primary impact to
aviation today and Thursday. Wind gusts will diminish slightly
during the late evening hours, then increase once more Thursday
morning. Sustained south winds of 15 to 20 knots are expected,
with gusts up to 30 knots.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Red Flag Warning from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday for NDZ027-029-
     030-038-039-049-052-053.
     Red Flag Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for NDZ029-030-
     038-039-049-052-053.
     Fire Weather Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday
     evening for NDZ008-016.
MN...Red Flag Warning from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday for MNZ001>003-
     013>015-022-027>032-040.
     Red Flag Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for MNZ002-003-
     022-027>031-040.
     Fire Weather Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday
     evening for MNZ004>009-016-017-023-024.

&&

DISCUSSION...Lynch
AVIATION...Lynch
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 16, 3:42 AM CDT, 11 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
342 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-170845-
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
342 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota and west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A red flag warning is in effect for this afternoon into the early
evening due to gusty south winds and low relative humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Near critical fire weather Thursday afternoon with more gusty
south winds and and low relative humidity.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

MNZ001-002-004>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>030-038-054-170845-
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
342 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Near critical fire weather this afternoon into the early
evening with gusty south winds and low relative humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Near critical fire weather Thursday afternoon with more gusty
south winds and low relative humidity.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 16, 3:40 PM CDTFire Weather WatchFGFPembina, Walsh11 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Minnesota, 2024Red Flag Warnings in North Dakota, 2024Every red flag warning in 2024

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.