Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Washington-Douglas-
Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-
Pawnee-Richardson-
1033 AM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NEBRASKA AND FAR
WESTERN IOWA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
EASTERN NEBRASKA AND FAR WESTERN IOWA...

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* Affected Area...In Iowa, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie,
  Mills and Fremont. In Nebraska, Washington, Douglas, Sarpy,
  Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Saline, Jefferson, Gage, Johnson,
  Nemaha, Pawnee and Richardson.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 21 percent.

* Impacts...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit
  extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in any
  activities that could start a fire. Outdoor burning is not
  advisable.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.