Keith County, NE

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In effect from Friday 06/12 10:00 AM MDT – Friday 06/12 6:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS North Platte NE

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.

Timing

10 AM to 6 PM MDT

Winds

Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 10 to 15 percent.

Temperatures

Up to 91.

Impacts

Any fire starts may rapidly grow and spread. Fires will 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

Briefing

Last updated

From the Forecaster

Weather Story

Created by the NWS North Platte WFO

After very warm temperatures this afternoon, a strong cold front will bring cooler temperatures to the region this weekend. Highs will then rebound back into the 80s on Tuesday.

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