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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 9 percent.

Temperatures

Up to 90.

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

Critical Fire Conditions Friday

Created by the NWS North Platte WFO

Critical fire conditions return to the eastern Panhandle and western Sandhills tomorrow afternoon. Winds will increase to near 45 mph in some locations with humidity values dropping to near 10 percent. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10am to 6pm MT.

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