The fire danger will be high across Nebraska and Iowa on Thursday. Strong northwest winds will be the main issue.
Dry air, dry grass and strong wind will make it tough to contain any fires that do get started. A Red Flag warning has been issued for parts of eastern and central Nebraska.
Anything that could cause a spark will likely start a fire, including discarded cigarettes First Alert Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord says Thursday's highs will be in the mid 50s. The northwest wind will make it feel cooler but there will be abundant sunshine.
Rusty says the wind is expected to back off Friday making the highs in the mid 50s feel better than Thursday. South winds at 10-20 mph will be much lighter.
Saturday and Sunday are poised to be the warmest days of this young spring season. Highs near 70 with strong south winds will be with us both days. Some rain and a few storms are possible Sunday night.