RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly, exhibit
extreme behavior and be very difficult to control. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* Affected Area...In Iowa, Monona and Harrison counties. In
Nebraska, Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone,
Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Colfax, Dodge,
Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Seward, Lancaster,
Cass, Saline, Jefferson and Gage counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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