The National Weather Service issues the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger Index each morning during fire season.
 
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* Bowman County is under a burn ban when the index is High, Very High, or Extreme.
low Low - Weather and fuel indicators show the probablility of fire is low.
Medium Medium - Weather and fuel conditions indicate some potential of fire occurrence. Moderate spread rate.
High High - Fires are active. Expect moderate and occasional high rates of spread.
Very High Very High - Fires spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Dangerous burning conditions exist.
Extreme Extreme - Potential for large fires exists. Extreme fire behavior is probable. Critical burning conditions exist.