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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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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

Last updated

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.

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