Strong winds, low relative humidity and plenty of fuel for fire has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning from 1 pm to 7 pm today.
Strong Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph are forecast with gusts to 35 mph are expected. Relative humidity is expected to be less than 20% this afternoon. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly with these conditions and outdoor burning is discouraged. Additional details from the NWS are available here3-11-23 NWS AM DssPacket
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA INCLUDING THE LINCOLN METRO…
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Affected Area…In Nebraska, Lancaster, Saline, Jefferson and Gage.
* Winds…Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity…As low as 19 percent.
* Impacts…Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.