Garden County, NE
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 06/16 12:00 PM MDT – Tuesday 06/16 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS North Platte NE
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR THE EASTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE AND WESTERN SANDHILLS
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.
Timing
For the warning Tuesday, Noon through 9 PM MDT. For the watch Wednesday noon through 9 PM MDT.
Winds
Tuesday-West 15-25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wednesday-Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
Tuesday-as low as 13 percent. Wednesday-as low as 15 percent
Temperatures
Tuesday-up to 90. Wednesday-up to 86.
Lightning
none expected.
Impacts
Any fire starts should 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR
In effect from Wednesday 06/17 12:00 PM MDT – Wednesday 06/17 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS North Platte NE
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR THE EASTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE AND WESTERN SANDHILLS
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.
Timing
For the warning Tuesday, Noon through 9 PM MDT. For the watch Wednesday noon through 9 PM MDT.
Winds
Tuesday-West 15-25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wednesday-Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
Tuesday-as low as 13 percent. Wednesday-as low as 15 percent
Temperatures
Tuesday-up to 90. Wednesday-up to 86.
Lightning
none expected.
Impacts
Any fire starts should 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Tonight and Tuesday Forecast
Created by the NWS North Platte WFO
Dry conditions will persist across the region with milder temperatures returning for tonight and Tuesday. Lows will only drop into the upper 40s to mid 50s, with highs tomorrow rising into the 80s to low 90s.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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