* AFFECTED AREAS...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone,
Madison, Otoe, Jefferson, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, and
Richardson Counties.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 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.