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

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Barnes, Ransom and Sargent. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 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. There will be a wind shift from the west to the north behind a cold front late Monday afternoon and evening.