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