Sheridan 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 North Platte NE
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty southeast winds, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.
Timing
Noon MDT through 9 PM MDT
Winds
Southeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 18 to 22 percent.
Temperatures
High temperatures in the mid 90s.
Lightning
Not expected.
Impacts
Any fire starts may rapidly spread and become difficult to contain.
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
From the Forecaster
Weather Story
Created by the NWS North Platte WFO
Despite some green-up from recent rainfall, fire growth potential remains, and a Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening across the western Sandhills and the Panhandle.
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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