Brown County, NE

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In effect from Saturday 04/18 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS North Platte NE

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty northwest winds, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest.

Timing

Saturday, Noon CT / 11 AM MT to 8 PM CT / 7 PM MT.

Winds

Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 20 percent.

Temperatures

Highs this afternoon in the lower to mid 50s.

Lightning

None expected.

Impacts

Any fire starts will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.

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

  • Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest

In effect from Saturday 04/18 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS North Platte NE

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin, Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains.

Timing

Saturday, Noon CT / 11 AM MT to 8 PM CT / 7 PM MT.

Winds

Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 14 percent.

Temperatures

High temepratures in the mid to upper 50s.

Lightning

None expected.

Impacts

Any fire starts will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.

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

  • Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR
  • Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest
  • Loup Rivers Basin
  • Frenchman Basin
  • Loess Plains

Briefing

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Weather Story

Created by the NWS North Platte WFO

A Freeze Warning is in effect tonight through 9 AM CDT / 8 AM MDT Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to fall into the low to mid 20s across much of western and north-central Nebraska. Freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation and may also impact unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect plants, pets, and outdoor pipes from the cold.

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