Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 11:42AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM TUESDAY DUE TO WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR KNOX, CEDAR, ANTELOPE, PIERCE, AND
WAYNE COUNTIES...
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Fire
Weather Watch.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 27 mph with gusts up to 37 mph,
minimum Relative Humidity between 17 to 24 percent.
* WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne counties in
northeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...Noon to 9 PM Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote
the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening.
Area Description:
Knox; Cedar; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov