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Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-02 02:52:13 757 WWUS83 KBIS 020752 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 252 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA, EXTENDING UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected late this morning through early this evening across much of western North Dakota. A cold front will move into western North Dakota by early afternoon, shifting winds from south to northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity is expected to fall as low as 10 to 15 percent this afternoon. In the southwest corner of the state, humidity is only projected to recover to around 45 percent overnight, then fall as low as 20 percent on Monday as north winds increase to around 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning remains in effect through early Monday evening for Slope and Bowman Counties. NDZ009-017-018-031>033-041-044-021600- /O.NEW.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260802T1500Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Hettinger- Adams- 252 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /152 AM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of western North Dakota. * TIMING...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...South winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ040-043-021600- /O.NEW.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260802T1500Z-260804T0200Z/ Slope-Bowman- 152 AM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman Counties. * TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...For today, south winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For Monday, north winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For Monday, as low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Hollan Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-02 10:00:45 756 WWUS83 KBIS 021500 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1000 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through early this evening across much of western North Dakota. A cold front will move into western North Dakota by early afternoon, shifting winds from south to northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity is expected to fall as low as 10 to 15 percent this afternoon. In the southwest corner of the state, humidity is only projected to recover to around 45 percent overnight, then fall as low as 20 percent on Monday as north winds increase to around 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning remains in effect through early Monday evening for Slope and Bowman Counties. NDZ009-017-018-031>033-041-044-022300- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Hettinger- Adams- 1000 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /900 AM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Much of western North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...South winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ040-043-022300- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Slope-Bowman- 900 AM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...For today, south winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For Monday, north winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For Monday, as low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Anglin Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2026-08-02 13:51:21 751 WWUS83 KBIS 021850 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MERCER, OLIVER, MORTON, GRANT, AND SIOUX COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WILLIAMS AND MCKENZIE COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through Monday for portions of western and south central North Dakota. A cold front will shift winds to the west northwest today, and remain breezy. Meanwhile, dry conditions will bring low afternoon humidity values in the teens. Thus a Red Flag Warning remains for much of western North Dakota through this evening. Some western areas will see poor humidity recoveries tonight, followed by more critical fire weather conditions with very low humidity values and breezy winds on Monday. These critical fire weather conditions will also extend into south central portions of the state. Thus some of the ongoing Red Flag Warning has been extended, with a new Red Flag Warning issued for the mentioned south central portions. NDZ019-020-034-042-045-030315- /O.EXB.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ018-031>033-041-044-030315- /O.EXT.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Hettinger-Adams- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of western and southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10 percent today and as low as 20 percent on Monday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NDZ009-017-030100- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Williams and McKenzie. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ040-043-030315- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Slope-Bowman- 1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For Monday, as low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Anglin Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-02 13:51:21 751 WWUS83 KBIS 021850 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MERCER, OLIVER, MORTON, GRANT, AND SIOUX COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WILLIAMS AND MCKENZIE COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through Monday for portions of western and south central North Dakota. A cold front will shift winds to the west northwest today, and remain breezy. Meanwhile, dry conditions will bring low afternoon humidity values in the teens. Thus a Red Flag Warning remains for much of western North Dakota through this evening. Some western areas will see poor humidity recoveries tonight, followed by more critical fire weather conditions with very low humidity values and breezy winds on Monday. These critical fire weather conditions will also extend into south central portions of the state. Thus some of the ongoing Red Flag Warning has been extended, with a new Red Flag Warning issued for the mentioned south central portions. NDZ019-020-034-042-045-030315- /O.EXB.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ018-031>033-041-044-030315- /O.EXT.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Hettinger-Adams- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of western and southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10 percent today and as low as 20 percent on Monday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NDZ009-017-030100- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Williams and McKenzie. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ040-043-030315- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Slope-Bowman- 1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For Monday, as low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Anglin Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-08-02 13:51:21 751 WWUS83 KBIS 021850 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MERCER, OLIVER, MORTON, GRANT, AND SIOUX COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WILLIAMS AND MCKENZIE COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through Monday for portions of western and south central North Dakota. A cold front will shift winds to the west northwest today, and remain breezy. Meanwhile, dry conditions will bring low afternoon humidity values in the teens. Thus a Red Flag Warning remains for much of western North Dakota through this evening. Some western areas will see poor humidity recoveries tonight, followed by more critical fire weather conditions with very low humidity values and breezy winds on Monday. These critical fire weather conditions will also extend into south central portions of the state. Thus some of the ongoing Red Flag Warning has been extended, with a new Red Flag Warning issued for the mentioned south central portions. NDZ019-020-034-042-045-030315- /O.EXB.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ018-031>033-041-044-030315- /O.EXT.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Hettinger-Adams- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of western and southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10 percent today and as low as 20 percent on Monday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NDZ009-017-030100- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie- 150 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Williams and McKenzie. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ040-043-030315- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Slope-Bowman- 1250 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For Monday, as low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Anglin Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-02 19:47:00 447 WWUS83 KBIS 030046 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WILLIAMS AND MCKENZIE COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MERCER, OLIVER, MORTON, GRANT, AND SIOUX COUNTIES... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through Monday for portions of western and south central North Dakota. A cold front will shift winds to the west northwest today, and remain breezy. Meanwhile, dry conditions will bring low afternoon humidity values in the teens. Thus a Red Flag Warning remains for much of western North Dakota through this evening. Some western areas will see poor humidity recoveries tonight, followed by more critical fire weather conditions with very low humidity values and breezy winds on Monday. These critical fire weather conditions will also extend into south central portions of the state. Thus some of the ongoing Red Flag Warning has been extended, with a new Red Flag Warning issued for the mentioned south central portions. NDZ009-017-030200- /O.EXP.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie- 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /646 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... The strong winds have decreased and the relative humidity has increased above critical levels. Hence, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-030900- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /646 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...A portion of southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 32 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-045-030900- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /646 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. && $$ Johnson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-02 19:47:00 447 WWUS83 KBIS 030046 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WILLIAMS AND MCKENZIE COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MERCER, OLIVER, MORTON, GRANT, AND SIOUX COUNTIES... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through Monday for portions of western and south central North Dakota. A cold front will shift winds to the west northwest today, and remain breezy. Meanwhile, dry conditions will bring low afternoon humidity values in the teens. Thus a Red Flag Warning remains for much of western North Dakota through this evening. Some western areas will see poor humidity recoveries tonight, followed by more critical fire weather conditions with very low humidity values and breezy winds on Monday. These critical fire weather conditions will also extend into south central portions of the state. Thus some of the ongoing Red Flag Warning has been extended, with a new Red Flag Warning issued for the mentioned south central portions. NDZ009-017-030200- /O.EXP.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0100Z/ Williams-McKenzie- 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /646 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... The strong winds have decreased and the relative humidity has increased above critical levels. Hence, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-030900- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /646 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...A portion of southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 32 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-045-030900- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 746 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026 /646 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. && $$ Johnson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 02:36:09 792 WWUS83 KBIS 030735 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 235 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA, AND FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southwest and parts of south central North Dakota today. Northerly winds will increase to around 25 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Relative humidity could fall as low as 25 percent this afternoon. NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-031545- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 235 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /135 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-045-031545- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 235 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /135 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux Counties. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Hollan Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 02:36:09 792 WWUS83 KBIS 030735 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 235 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA, AND FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southwest and parts of south central North Dakota today. Northerly winds will increase to around 25 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Relative humidity could fall as low as 25 percent this afternoon. NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-031545- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 235 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /135 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-045-031545- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 235 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /135 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux Counties. * TIMING...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Hollan Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 10:33:15 166 WWUS83 KBIS 031532 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1032 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA, AND FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR PARTS OF SOUTHCENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southwest and parts of south central North Dakota today. Northerly winds will increase to around 25 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Relative humidity could fall as low as 25 percent this afternoon. NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-040200- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 1032 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /932 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...A portion of southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-045-040200- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 1032 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /932 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Anglin Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 10:33:15 166 WWUS83 KBIS 031532 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1032 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA, AND FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR PARTS OF SOUTHCENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... ... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southwest and parts of south central North Dakota today. Northerly winds will increase to around 25 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Relative humidity could fall as low as 25 percent this afternoon. NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-040200- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 1032 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /932 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...A portion of southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-045-040200- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0015.260803T1700Z-260804T0200Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux- 1032 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /932 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Mercer, Oliver, Morton, Grant, and Sioux. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Anglin Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-03 20:43:02 784 WWUS83 KBIS 040142 RFWBIS URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 842 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 NDZ018>020-031>034-040>045-040245- /O.EXP.KBIS.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260804T0200Z/ Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope- Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- 842 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026 /742 PM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... The relative humidity has increased above critical levels. Hence, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ Johnson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||