A few non-severe thunderstorms are possible from Saturday afternoon into the early evening. Winds will be strong Sunday with very low relative humidity values late Sunday morning into the afternoon.
…WIND ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY…
Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected across portions of Southwest and west central Iowa, east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
…RED FLAG WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NEBRASKA AND WESTERN IOWA…
Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph with relative humidity as low as 20 percent means any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.