Boone County, NE

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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

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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.

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