RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 311, 312, AND 313.

Red Flag Warning for Kimball and Kimball County Nebraska:

URGENT FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE:

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 311, 312, AND 313.

* AFFECTED AREA: Fire weather zones 311, 312 AND 313.

* WIND: Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: Minimum Humidities 15 to 19 percent.

* HAINES: 3, increasing in the evening to 6.

* THUNDERSTORMS: No Thunderstorms are expected.

* IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.