Oshkosh, NE Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND STRONG WEST WINDS FOR THE EASTERN
PANHANDlE AND WESTERN SANDHILLS...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low relative humidity and strong west winds,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.

* TIMING...10 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the 60s.

* LIGHTNING...None expected.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will have the potential for quick
growth and rapid spread and may be difficult to control.

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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