Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:20PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 9:20pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox and Cedar Counties.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...South 20 to 250 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Knox; Cedar
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
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