Red Flag Warning 6, NWS Grand Forks, ND

773 
WWUS83 KFGF 030145
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
845 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-040200-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0006.260503T1600Z-260504T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
845 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DEVILS LAKE
BASIN...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Benson, 
  Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson and Western Walsh.

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE 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.

&&

$$

134 
WWUS83 KFGF 030828
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
328 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

NDZ008-016-027>030-038-039-040200-
/O.EXA.KFGF.FW.W.0006.260503T1600Z-260504T0200Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-
Cass-
328 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand 
  Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes and Cass.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-040200-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0006.260503T1600Z-260504T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
328 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
DEVILS LAKE BASIN...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Benson, 
  Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson and Western Walsh.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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.

&&

$$

344 
WWUS83 KFGF 031604
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1104 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-040200-
/O.CON.KFGF.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260504T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
1104 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DEVILS LAKE BASIN...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, 
  Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, 
  Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass and Western Walsh.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may 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.

&&

$$

158 
WWUS83 KFGF 040200
RFWFGF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
900 PM CDT Sun May 3 2026

NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-040300-
/O.EXP.KFGF.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260504T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
900 PM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND THE DEVILS
LAKE BASIN...

Winds have decreased and RH values are increasing above 25 
percent, so the warning is being allowed to expire.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1225 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Near critical fire weather conditions are expected this
  afternoon in southeastern North Dakota.

- Critical fire weather conditions could develop in northeastern
  North Dakota Sunday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch is in
  effect. Near critical conditions in southeastern North Dakota.

- Rain chances increasing Sunday night into Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 130 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...Synopsis...

North to northwest flow continues through the forecast period, with
several shortwaves traversing the flow into the Northern Plains and
Upper Midwest. Rain chances will be minimal through Sunday, with
only a scattered shower or two possible in response to a very weak
shortwave. Temperatures gradually warm today through Sunday,
bringing afternoon highs into the 60s for most areas this weekend. A
slightly stronger shortwave and upper low will move across
northeastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota heading into
Monday; however, the latest ensemble trends continue to show better
rain chances retreating further northward. At this time, there is a
50 percent chance for 0.10" of rain along the International Border
near Lake of the Woods, with lower chances further south and west.

...Fire Weather Concerns...

Minimum RH values will hover in the 25-35 percent range today
through Sunday. Warmer temperatures return for the the weekend as
afternoon highs climb into the 60s across eastern North Dakota and
west central and northwest Minnesota. Winds are expected to remain
generally light today and Saturday, with an increase in winds for
Sunday. These slightly higher winds will bring a chance for near
critical fire weather Sunday afternoon and evening. A cold front
brings rain chances back into the area on Monday, mainly for
northwest Minnesota and parts of the northern Red River Valley.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1222 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

The only aviation impact for the TAF period should be mainly
wind shifts that will occur. This afternoon, southwest to
westerly winds will shift to northwesterly as a cold front
pushes through the area. Showers may accompany this but cloud
bases are very high due to dry air so precipitation is unlikely,
and thus aviation impacts are unlikely even if we see any
rainfall. Winds will diminish after sunset, remaining around 10
knots through midnight with eventually sub-10 knot winds
expected thereafter. As the sun rises tomorrow, speeds will
increase once more, particularly closer to the end of the TAF
period where sustained winds will likely exceed 12 knots.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Fire Weather Watch from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
     evening for NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054.
MN...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Lynch
AVIATION...Perroux

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
419 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026-
027-054-030930-
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-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Western Walsh-
419 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Critical fire weather conditions could develop in northeastern
North Dakota Sunday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch is in
effect. Near critical conditions in southeastern North Dakota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

NDZ028>030-038-039-049-052-053-030930-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
419 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Near critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon
in southeastern North Dakota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Critical fire weather conditions could develop in northeastern
North Dakota Sunday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch is in
effect. Near critical conditions in southeastern North Dakota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.