Station Name: RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT HICKSON, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 912 feet

Nearest Address:
677 160th Ave SW
Moorehead, MN 56560
Clay County

GPS Coordinates: 46.65968548, -96.7959154

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along with west winds 10 to 20 mph across northwestern and west central Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Red Flag Warning issued May 3 at 3:28AM CDT until May 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 3:28 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes and Cass. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.