Bowman, ND 58623 Weather Alerts

Bowman County5:56 PM MDT46.17°N, 103.40°W

Red Flag Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Fri·Issued 10:18 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Bismarck ND

Red Flag Warning issued October 23 at 11:18AM CDT until October 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Details

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SLOPE AND BOWMAN COUNTIES...

.Very warm and breezy conditions are expected across southwest North Dakota this afternoon into early this evening. In far southwest North Dakota, afternoon relative humidities are expected to drop down to 15 to 20 percent, with winds around 20 mph and gusts to 40 mph. Therefore, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Bowman and Slope counties.

Affected area: Slope and Bowman.

Timing: Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

Winds: South winds around 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

Relative humidity: Relative Humidity 15 to 25 percent.

Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do

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.

Areas: Slope; Bowman

Wind Advisory

Moderate · Expected

From 8:00 PM Fri until 9:00 AM Sat·Issued 10:50 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Bismarck ND

Wind Advisory issued October 23 at 11:50AM CDT until October 24 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Details

What: West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Where: Western North Dakota.

When: From 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening to 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Saturday.

Impacts: Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Areas: Divide; Burke; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Dunn; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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