Red Flag Warning issued April 5 at 2:27PM CDT until April 6 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

[NWS]

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for very strong winds and dry fuels, which is in effect from 3 PM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 043 Monona, Fire Weather Zone 055 Harrison, Fire Weather Zone 056 Shelby, Fire Weather Zone 069 Pottawattamie, Fire Weather Zone 079 Mills, Fire Weather Zone 080 Montgomery, Fire Weather Zone 090 Fremont and Fire Weather Zone 091 Page. * TIMING...Saturday Afternoon and Evening * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 38 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 66. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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