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Omaha, NE – Warm temperatures, strong winds, and dry air are increasing wildfire risk across eastern Nebraska, prompting a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday as conditions intensify into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, fire danger is expected to rise Friday and peak Saturday, when Red Flag conditions are most likely. Officials report winds of 15 to 20 mph Friday will increase to 20 to 25 mph Saturday, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph Sunday…