Scotts Bluff 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 Thursday 06/11 1:00 PM MDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY THROUGH 8PM FRIDAY
Wind
On Thursday, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Thursday night, variable in the evening, becoming south around midnight with localized gusts up to 40 mph possible through Friday morning. On Friday, south winds becoming west at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Humidity
On Thursday, between 10 and 20 percent. Thursday night, humidity recoveries to between 40 and 65 percent. On Friday, between 6 and 12 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
- Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest
- Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River
- Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument
- Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle
- Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland
- Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains
- Laramie Foothills and High Plains
- Laramie East High Plains
- Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland
- Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Red Flag Warning Extended Into Friday
Created by the NWS Cheyenne WFO
The Red Flag Warning for eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska has been extended into Friday. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote rapid fire growth through the end of the week.
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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