Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1245 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-260000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0006.240425T1745Z-240426T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
1245 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay,
  Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East
  Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk,
  North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater,
  Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail,
  East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
  difficult to control. 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.

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