Dawes County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 12:00 PM MDT – Saturday 06/06 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
Fire weather zones 430 through 437.
Wind
South to southeast winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH.
Humidity
10 to 15 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additional Details
Dry lightning will be possible with isolated storms during the afternoon and evening hours.
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
- 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
Created by the NWS Cheyenne WFO
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 PM to 9 PM today, Saturday June 6th. Alongside dry and windy conditions, dry lightning from thunderstorms will also be possible. As always, exercise caution due to these conditions, and report any new fire starts!
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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