The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty southeast winds,
which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.

* TIMING...Noon MDT through 9 PM MDT

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 to 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures in the mid 90s.

* LIGHTNING...Not expected.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts may rapidly spread and become
difficult to contain.

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.