Active AlertsNorthwood, ND

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Red Flag Warning
Issued at Thu 4:45 PM Apr. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures cancontribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Wind Advisory
Issued at Thu 4:26 PM Apr. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stayindoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop invisibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowingsand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as faras possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all theway off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,Stay Alive'.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Description

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility betweenone-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,south winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.* WHERE...Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Traill Counties.* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs couldbe blown down and a few power outages may result.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Critical fire weather conditions willcontinue through 8 PM today.

Blowing Dust Advisory
Issued at Thu 4:26 PM Apr. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stayindoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop invisibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowingsand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as faras possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all theway off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,Stay Alive'.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Description

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility betweenone-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,south winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.* WHERE...Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Traill Counties.* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs couldbe blown down and a few power outages may result.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Critical fire weather conditions willcontinue through 8 PM today.