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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR GOLDEN VALLEY, SLOPE,
And Bowman Counties: .Critical fire weather conditions are expected in far southwest North Dakota this afternoon and early evening. South-southeast winds are forecast to increase to around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Relative humidity could fall as low as 15 percent.
Affected Area: Golden Valley, Slope, and Bowman.
Timing: From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
Winds: South to southeast winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity: Relative humidity as low as 15 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.