Active AlertsLeigh, NE

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
Affected Area: Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Platte, and Colfax Counties.
Timing: From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 15 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.