Red Flag Warning 5, NWS Bismarck, ND

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
643 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA TODAY...

.There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions
expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the
James River Valley and adjacent areas to the west, and the other
is in far northwest North Dakota. Both of these areas are
expected to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around
25 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as
20 percent. There are slight timing differences between the two
areas, with the James River Valley segment being a late morning
to early evening threat, and the far northwest segment being an
early afternoon to late evening threat. In addition, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop late this
afternoon and evening and produce erratic and stronger wind
gusts.

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-082345-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1600Z-260509T0100Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
643 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER
VALLEY...

* WINDS...Northwest around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Parts of south central North Dakota, including 
  the James River Valley.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-082345-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1800Z-260509T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-
643 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
DIVIDE AND WILLIAMS COUNTIES...

* WINDS...Northwest around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Divide and Williams Counties.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

Hollan

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
932 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA TODAY...

.There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions
expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the
James River Valley and adjacent areas to the west, and the other
is for far western North Dakota. Both of these areas are expected
to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around 20 to 30 
mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 percent.
There are slight timing differences between the two areas, with 
the James River Valley segment being a late morning to early 
evening threat, and the far northwest segment being an early 
afternoon to late evening threat. In addition, scattered showers 
and isolated thunderstorms could develop late this afternoon and 
evening and produce erratic and stronger wind gusts.

NDZ017-031-032-040-043-090245-
/O.EXA.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1800Z-260509T0300Z/
McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-Bowman-
932 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /832 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Far western North Dakota.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-090245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1800Z-260509T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-
932 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
DIVIDE AND WILLIAMS COUNTIES...

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Divide and Williams Counties.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-090100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1600Z-260509T0100Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
932 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

* WINDS...Northwest around 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Parts of south central North Dakota, including 
  the James River Valley.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
941 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND FOR PARTS 
OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY
INTO THIS EVENING...

.There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions
expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the
James River Valley and parts of south central North Dakota, and 
the other is for far western North Dakota. Both of these areas are
expected to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around 
20 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 
percent. There are slight timing differences between the two 
areas, with the James River Valley segment being a late morning to
early evening threat, and the far northwest segment being an 
early afternoon to late evening threat. In addition, scattered 
showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop late this 
afternoon and evening and produce erratic and stronger wind gusts.

NDZ001-009-017-031-032-040-043-090245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1800Z-260509T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-Bowman-
941 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /841 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA...

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Far Western North Dakota.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-090100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1600Z-260509T0100Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
941 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Parts of south central North Dakota, including 
  the James River Valley.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1207 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.Critical fire weather conditions will develop today and continue
into this evening across western and much of central North Dakota.
Minimum relative humidity values will fall as low as 15 percent,
and northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 
40 mph possible. In addition, scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms could develop late this afternoon and evening,
possibly producing erratic and stronger wind gusts. Any fires 
that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

NDZ002-010-011-018>022-033>035-041-042-044>046-090300-
/O.EXB.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1707Z-260509T0300Z/
Burke-Mountrail-Ward-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Stark-
Morton-Burleigh-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
1207 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /1107 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-017-031-032-040-043-090300-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FW.W.0005.260508T1707Z-260509T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-Bowman-
1207 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /1107 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-090300-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260509T0300Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1207 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF 
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA......

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1241 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.Critical fire weather conditions will develop today and continue
into this evening across western and much of central North
Dakota. Minimum relative humidity values will fall as low as
15 percent, and northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph,
with gusts to 40 mph possible. In addition, scattered rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop late this
afternoon and evening, possibly producing erratic and stronger
wind gusts. Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become
difficult to control.

NDZ001-002-009>011-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-090300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260509T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1241 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /1141 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND
MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...

* WINDS...Northwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become 
  difficult to control or suppress.

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
128 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

-  Warming trend through Friday, then slightly cooler for the
   weekend. Windy Friday and Saturday.

- Critical fire weather conditions possible in far northwest
  North Dakota on Friday, with near-critical elsewhere.

- Sub-freezing low temperatures possible Saturday night.

- Above normal temperatures favored next week.

- Only occasional low chances for light rain showers and a few
  thunderstorms through next week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 127 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

Isolated light showers or sprinkles remain possible across
northwest and central North Dakota overnight. The forecast has
been updated to reflect current observations and trends.

UPDATE
Issued at 1011 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

A mid level embedded wave coupled with a subtle sfc low is
contributing to an area of elevated cloud cover and a few decent
radar returns over western into central ND this evening. I opted
to extend a slight chance POP mention for a few hours this
evening, though likely this will go unnoticeable. All other
forecast elements remain mainly on track.

UPDATE
Issued at 643 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

Northwest flow aloft with embedded/subtle waves coupled with
diurnal heating contributing to showers and a few thunderstorms
early this evening across eastern Montana and southern
Saskatchewan. Will maintain a slight chance west for another
couple of hours, then with loss of daytime heating expect this
activity to gradually wane. Will monitor and revisit as needed.
Other forecast elements remain on track for tonight.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 244 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

A pseudo warm front will push into the state from west to east
this evening through tonight. With it could be a few isolated
showers in the west, that may produce some gusty winds.
Temperatures at or above freezing and generally in the 30s will
also be found for tonight. This afternoon and evening could see
some low RH values across the state, along with a steady
northwest wind. This should still fall short of critical fire
weather criteria. The mentioned front stalls across the state on
Friday, bringing warmer temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s.
These warmer temperatures will also provide for low humidity
values in the 20s to lower 30s. Meanwhile, northwest flow aloft
combined with an approaching cold front will bring increased
northwest winds Friday afternoon and evening. As a result a Fire
Weather Watch remains in the northwest for Friday afternoon into
Friday evening. This area also has the potential for an
increased 850 mb jet to intersect with somewhat steep low level
lapse rates, which could also increased the fire weather threat.
Another area of similar concern is the James River Valley and
adjacent western counties. This area will need to be monitored
for critical fire weather conditions, although right now
slightly cooler temperatures in these areas could bring slightly
increased humidity values. Thus will continue near critical fire
weather messaging outside of the Fire Weather Watch area. A cold
front is then expected to move from north to south across the
state later Friday through Friday night. This could bring some
showers, and perhaps a few thunderstorms given weak instability.
SPC now has most of the state in a general risk for storms as
a result. If a more organized storm or cluster of storms can
develop then perhaps some strong wind gusts are possible with
this thunderstorm activity. Thunderstorm chances diminish
through the night, with temperatures in the 30s to lower 40s,
and diminishing winds expected.

This weekend, northwest flow aloft will continue to prevail.
Breezy to windy northwest winds will be found Saturday. Slightly
cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s are also forecast. With
dry conditions remain this could lead to a near critical fire
weather day, although the slightly cooler temperatures may
improve RH values enough to limit the concerns in the more windy
areas in the east. Surface high moves in Saturday night, which
could bring slightly cooler temperatures Saturday night into
Sunday morning. This could result in the growing seasons first
frost or freeze products with lows currently forecast in the low
to mid 30s. Surface high with ridging aloft then lingers for
Sunday. Slightly warmer more seasonable high temperatures can
be expected as a result. Low RH values will continue in the
afternoon, although winds under this high will be light. A
switch to southerly flow at the surface will bring mild
overnight lows in the 30s and 40s for Sunday night.

A low pressure system could then bring a warm and windy start to
next week. Depending how the low tracks this could also bring
some chances for showers and thunderstorms, especially Monday.
Instability should be limited, thus the threat of severe weather
is low except for maybe a strong gust of wind if any better
organized storms can develop. Of more concern are the continued
dry conditions combined with increased winds may lead to more
critical fire weather conditions to start next week. The
precipitation chances with this low may help somewhat, although
the progression of this low could bring a strong southerly wind
shifting to a strong northwesterly wind with RH values in the
20s. Something to monitor going forward.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 127 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period. A few
stray showers or sprinkles are possible late tonight, with
higher chances for showers and isolated thunderstorms moving
from northwest to southeast across the state Friday afternoon
and evening. Heavier showers and storms could produce strong,
erratic wind gusts and brief downpours reducing visibility.
Northwest winds will become strong on Friday at around 15-25
kts, with gusts to around 25-35 kts.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today through
this evening for NDZ001-009-017.

&&

UPDATE...Hollan
DISCUSSION...Anglin
AVIATION...Hollan

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
128 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

NDZ001-009-017-090630-
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-
128 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /1228 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Friday afternoon and evening.
See weather.gov/bis for details.

Near-critical fire weather conditions are possible on Saturday and
Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.

NDZ002>005-010-012-013-018>020-022-023-025-031>033-035>037-
040>044-046>048-050-051-055>062-090630-
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-
Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-Northwest Ward-
Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-
Eastern Sioux-
128 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026 /1228 AM MDT Fri May 8 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected on Friday, and
possible again both Saturday and Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.

Hollan