Red Flag Warning 04/28/2025 01:19 for Nebraska areas

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 3:19AM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2025 - 1:19am
Expires: 
April 28, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Butler, Seward, Lancaster, Saline, and Jefferson Counties. * TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Butler; Seward; Lancaster; Saline; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE