Red Flag Warning Issued by NWS Hastings, NE
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024
..CRITICAL FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...
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Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR Smith, Jewell,
Rooks, Osborne, and Mitchell counties in 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 today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly. Use
caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire
starting.
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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