Red Flag Warning in effect for Monday, March 10, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
HASTINGS — A Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather for much of central Nebraska during the afternoon and evening of Monday, March 10.
According to the National Weather Service – Hastings, the warning will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are ongoing or are expected to occur shortly.
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Winds will be out of the west to southwest with speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Relative humidity will be as low as 10 to 15 percent, temperatures will reach as high as 76 degrees to 81 degrees farther south.
Any fires that develop will catch and spread quickly; outdoor burning is not recommended.