3-26-26 NWS
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA...
The area under this alert includes Seward, Lancaster, Otoe, and Saline Counties.
North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, combined with relative humidity as low as 28%, could exacerbate extremely dry conditions.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and 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.