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Fargo/Grand Forks - ND, US, National Weather Service

Grant County

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST ND AND WEST CENTRAL MN... AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Sargent and Richland. WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE 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.