Severe Weather Alerts

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley,
Fire Weather Zone 040 Greeley, Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman,
Fire Weather Zone 047 Howard, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson,
Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, Fire Weather Zone 062 Hall,
Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 074 Kearney
and Fire Weather Zone 075 Adams.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit
extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in
activities that could lead to fire ignition.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.