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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING... .Temperatures rising into the 80s today along with relative humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop can spread rapidly.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST WESTERN AND MUCH OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY... .Critical fire weather conditions will occur late this morning and into this evening across most of western and much of south central North Dakota. Minimum relative humidity will fall to around 10 to 15 percent in southwest North Dakota, and around 15 to 20 percent across the northwest and far south central. South to southeast winds will be strongest in the southern James

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON-EVENING... * WINDS...From the south, sustained 25 to 35 MPH, and gusting up to around 45 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although relative humidity levels will not drop quite as low as they do during most Red Flag Warnings, the combination of the strong south winds and the pronounced lack of

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. South-southeast winds of 8 to 12 mph with gusts of 15 to 20 mph are forecast this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. South-southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph are forecast this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

* WHAT...Visibility of less than one half mile in dense smoke. * WHERE...Clinch and Echols Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling smoke.

...DRY AND GUSTY CONDITIONS CREATE CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Dry conditions with minimum relative humidities between 20 and 25 percent and southerly winds at 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph are forecast this afternoon into early evening. These conditions will create critical fire weather conditions over portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Wind gusts will subside and relative humidities will increase by early evening.

...DRY AND GUSTY CONDITIONS CREATE CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Dry conditions with minimum relative humidities between 20 and 25 percent and southerly winds at 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph are forecast this afternoon into early evening. These conditions will create critical fire weather conditions over portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Wind gusts will subside and relative humidities will increase by early evening. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag

...DRY AND GUSTY CONDITIONS CREATE CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Dry conditions with minimum relative humidities between 20 and 25 percent and southerly winds at 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph are forecast this afternoon into early evening. These conditions will create critical fire weather conditions over portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Wind gusts will subside and relative humidities will increase by early evening. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag