…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA…
* Winds…Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity…As low as 18 percent.
* Impacts…Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in any activities that could start a fire.
Outdoor burning is not advisable.
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.
Additional information from the National Weather Service is available here OAX_Apr_8_2022_0941_UTC_dssPacket