Ruso Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Ruso.

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Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 10:12PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Thursday and Friday over western and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. Westerly winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are expected over northwest North Dakota, with westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over remaining areas. Relative humidity values will drop as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph over northwest North Dakota, and west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over southwest and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and Central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 8:33PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 8:33PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 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.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 8:28PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 8:28PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.