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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
601 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

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Eastern McLean-
601 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota and south central North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today. See weather.gov/bis for
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Several days of critical fire weather conditions are possible
to finish out the week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
955 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

.A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for much of central
North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Critical fire
weather conditions are expected today in central North Dakota and
the James River Valley due to northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph
with gusts to 45 mph, and relative humidity values as low as
20 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control.

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Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
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955 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA AND
THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Central North Dakota, including the James
  River Valley.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are expected. A combination of strong winds, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.

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