The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
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WINDS: Northwest with sustained speeds near 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 25 to 30 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 20 percent. Relative humidity values will be slow to recover during the evening hours, increasing only to around 30 to 40 percent by midnight.
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IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest with sustained speeds near 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 20 percent. Relative humidity values will be slow to recover during the evening hours, increasing only to around 30 to 40 percent by midnight. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
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