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.

RED FLAG WARNING FOR SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA FROM 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon through early evening across southwest North Dakota. Minimum relative humidity values are expected to drop as low as 18 percent, with west northwest winds up to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.