National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Dry fuels (grasses), low humidity and strong gusty winds will create conditions where fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain into evening. Exercise caution if using outdoor equipment, and avoid burning during this time. Critical fire weather conditions will likely exist on Friday.
Look for south winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph this morning into the early afternoon across eastern North Dakota and within the Red River valley. Then west winds increasing late today in the Devils Lake basin. Areas of reduced visibility in blowing dirt can be expected.