Weather Alert Details

Wayne County

Fire Weather Watch from FRI 11:00 AM CST until FRI 6:00 PM CST Issued February, 26 2026 at 1:01 PM - US/Central expires February, 27 2026 at 6:00 PM - US/Central ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. &&