Omaha, Nebraska – A spring heat surge with gusty winds and dangerously dry air is creating volatile fire weather across northeast Nebraska, prompting a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, gusts up to 28 mph and humidity below 25% will drive High to Very High Fire Danger, especially in Antelope and Knox counties. Dry grasses and vegetation, combined with temperatures nearing 90°F Tuesday, make open burning or careless sparks especially risky. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor flames and stay alert for emergency updates.
The warning is part of a broader hazardous outlook covering much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, where warm, breezy conditions will persist through midweek. Tuesday will bring highs near 89°F in Omaha and upper 80s across surrounding counties. Winds will continue to intensify through Wednesday, with another spike of gusts reaching 34 mph by Thursday afternoon…