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In effect from Monday 06/15 12:00 PM MDT – Monday 06/15 9:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS North Platte NE

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

A red flag warning remains in effect from noon through 9 PM MDT today for forecast zone 204.

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.

Timing

For the warning-Monday, Noon through 9 PM MDT. For the watch-Tuesday, Noon through 9 PM MDT.

Winds

Monday-west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Tuesday-west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 14 percent Monday and as low as 13 percent Tuesday.

Temperatures

Up to 82 Monday. Up to 88 Tuesday.

Lightning

none expected.

Impacts

Any fire starts could 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 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 TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

A red flag warning remains in effect from noon through 9 PM MDT today for forecast zone 204.

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.

Timing

For the warning-Monday, Noon through 9 PM MDT. For the watch-Tuesday, Noon through 9 PM MDT.

Winds

Monday-west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Tuesday-west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 14 percent Monday and as low as 13 percent Tuesday.

Temperatures

Up to 82 Monday. Up to 88 Tuesday.

Lightning

none expected.

Impacts

Any fire starts could 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

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From the Forecaster

Red Flag Warning Monday

Created by the NWS North Platte WFO

Critical fire conditions return to the Panhandle and portions of the western Sandhills tomorrow as RH values drop to near 15 percent and northwest winds gust up 35 mph.

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