Boone County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 2:36 AM CDT – Saturday 04/18 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28.
Where
Butler, Dodge, Saunders, Boone, Colfax, Platte, Jefferson, Saline, and Seward Counties.
When
Until 9 AM CDT this morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Boone
- Platte
- Colfax
- Dodge
- Butler
- Saunders
- Seward
- Saline
- Jefferson
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Saturday 04/18 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Affected Area
Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, and Seward Counties.
Timing
From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
Winds
Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 15 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Monona
- Knox
- Cedar
- Thurston
- Antelope
- Pierce
- Wayne
- Boone
- Madison
- Stanton
- Cuming
- Burt
- Platte
- Colfax
- Dodge
- Washington
- Butler
- Saunders
- Seward
Briefing
From the forecaster
Red Flag Warning Saturday
Created by the NWS Omaha/Valley WFO
Very high to extreme fire danger returns tomorrow to portions of eastern Nebraska & west-central Iowa. Avoid open burning & minimize any potential ignition sources.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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