Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 2:11AM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin and
Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains.

* TIMING…Saturday Afternoon and early Saturday Evening

* WINDS…North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…In the middle 40s to near 50.

* LIGHTNING…Not expected.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop may spread rapidly and be
difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.

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