GRAND FORKS (KFGO) – Critical fire weather conditions persist again across all of North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Thurs.
The National Weather Service says there is very dry air along with a strong southerly wind. The dry vegetation is creating very dangerous conditions. No open burning is advised.
Many counties in both states have burning bans in place.

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