Critical Fire Weather for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather across large parts of the Great Plains and more localized parts of the Great Basin and central Rockies Thursday into Friday. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the central Plains Thursday into this weekend. Read More >

Red Flag Warning Thursday

Weather Story

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect Thursday for much of western and north-central Nebraska due to critical fire weather conditions. Very dry air, warm temperatures, and strong northwest winds will result in critical fire weather conditions across the area. Relative humidity values may fall as low as 10 percent, while northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s. Avoid outdoor burning Thursday and use extra caution with anything that could create sparks. Any fires that develop may spread quickly under these conditions.