Bowman County, North Dakota, Saturday, October 24, 2026

“Red Flag Warning issued October 23 at 8:34PM CDT until October 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”

Temperatures will continue to cool and humidity values will be on the increase this evening. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. With that said, a strong cold front will push through the area this evening, with strong northwest winds developing.

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

...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.

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.

“Red Flag Warning issued October 23 at 4:44AM CDT until October 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 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 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 in far southwest North Dakota. * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman. * TIMING...From noon today to 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.

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.

“Red Flag Warning issued October 23 at 1:03AM CDT until October 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY 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 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 in far southwest North Dakota. The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Slope and Bowman. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...South winds around 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 19 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.