Oak, NE Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA AND
NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS...

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS...South-southwest winds are expected around midday,
turning more westerly through the afternoon hours. Sustained
speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will be possible.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 25 percent. The lowest
values between 10 and 15 percent are expected to occur across
areas mainly west of Highway 281.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. 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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