{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.cb3d782a8e25e01154a928aa0f8fca1acf9532ad.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:01PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.cb3d782a8e25e01154a928aa0f8fca1acf9532ad.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Grand Forks ND"},"word_count":129,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:01PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant\n**Issued by:** NWS Grand Forks ND\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T13:01:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T13:01:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T21:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Otter Tail, East Otter\nTail, Wadena and Grant.\n\n* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.\n\n* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.\n\n* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become\ndifficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.\n\n## Instructions\nA Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions\nare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of\nstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can\ncontribute to extreme fire behavior."}