Alertes en vigueurFairbury, NE

Affected Area: Saline and Jefferson Counties.
Timing: Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 20 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.