"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the NWS said.

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The red flag warning in Hastings warned of strong winds and low relative humidity for parts of south central Nebraska. West winds will have sustained speeds of between 15 and 20 mph, and the ...

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