Red Flag Warning Issued for Western and South Central North Dakota
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NWS Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning from 1 PM CDT Thursday to 9 PM CDT Thursday due to low humidity and strong winds.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western and South Central North Dakota
- Issued
- September 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck ND
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Bismarck ND. The alert is effective from 1 PM CDT (noon MDT) Thursday to 9 PM CDT (8 PM MDT) Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers McKenzie, Dunn, Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Slope, Hettinger, Bowman, and Adams counties in North Dakota, specifically areas south and west of the Missouri River in western and south central North Dakota.
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Temperatures are forecast to climb into the upper 80s with afternoon relative humidity between 10 and 20 percent. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 PM CDT Thursday through 9 PM CDT Thursday.
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