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Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 10:03AM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington and Red Lake. In North Dakota, Traill. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Fire Weather Watch issued May 3 at 2:23PM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Steele, Barnes and Western Walsh. * WINDS...South 15 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.
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Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 8:19AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop into the low to mid 20s percent along with southwest winds gusting up to 25 mph across portions of northwest Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
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Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:33PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed across west central Minnesota. Conditions are favorable for funnel clouds with any thunderstorm that develops. These types of funnel clouds are usually short lived, however, they can and occasionally do touch the ground and cause minor damage. Therefore, if you see a funnel cloud, take cover immediately. At 315 PM CDT, a funnel cloud was reported 4 miles south of Foxhome, MN.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 12:34PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20-25% percent along with southeasterly winds between 10 and 15 mph across northwest Minnesota this afternoon. Given the dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
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Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop to 20 to 25 percent along with south winds 15 to 20 mph across northwest Minnesota, with occasional gusts to 30 mph in the Red River Valley. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
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Flood Watch issued April 14 at 7:29AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in North Dakota... Pembina River at Neche affecting Pembina County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Pembina River at Neche. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued April 13 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in North Dakota... Pembina River at Neche affecting Pembina County. For the Pembina River...including Neche...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Pembina River at Neche. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Bankfull Stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood