Station Name: KNIFE RIVER NR STANTON, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,686 feet

Nearest Address:
3898 4th St SW
Stanton, ND 58571
Mercer County

GPS Coordinates: 47.3580547, -101.3976595

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 1:28PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 1:28 PM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY. RED FLAG WARNING TOMORROW FOR WESTERN AND PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... .A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for much of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Critical fire weather conditions are expected today in central North Dakota and the James River Valley due to northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 percent. A new Red Flag Warning has been issued for Wednesday for western and portions of south central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return Wednesday due to southeasterly winds around 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

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