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Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.