Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Omaha - NE, US, National Weather Service

Lancaster County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening. AFFECTED AREA...Seward, Lancaster, Otoe, and Saline Counties. TIMING...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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.