…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA…
* Affected Area…In Nebraska, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Saline, Jefferson, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee and Richardson.
* Winds…South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity…As low as 17 percent.
* Impacts…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
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There is a chance of some thunderstorm activity developing as the day progresses but severe weather is not expected in the Lincoln Metro Area.
However, further to the Southeast and East, a particularly dangerous storm system is forecast to cover a large territory including a significant area in Iowa. Stay aware especially if traveling in the area. Additional information is available here 4-4-23 NWS AM DssPacket and here