Angora, NE Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes
County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County,
Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. The strong winds will lead to fire weather concerns
and control problems if fires do start.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 434, 435, 436, AND
437...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 through 437.

* WIND...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up 75 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Between 17 and 22 percent.

* HIGHEST THREAT...is located along the I-80 corridor.

* 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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