Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Gusty wind & high fire danger Thursday & Friday

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - We are significantly warmer out the door today thanks to a noticeable south breeze. The wind and the warmth will be the story today and the rest of the week too. South gusts up to 40 mph are likely with gusts to 45 mph possible at any point today.

Thursday Gusts — Thursday Gusts(WOWT)

That will help send the highs into the 70s this afternoon and will also increase the fire danger. Dry conditions, dry air and strong wind will make it very easy for any fires to quickly race out of control.

Thursday Forecast — Thursday Forecast(WOWT)

Very High Fire Danger — Very High Fire Danger(WOWT)

Highs will stay in the 70s through the weekend too and the wind will be noticeable through Saturday.

3 Day Forecast — 3 Day Forecast(WOWT)

South gusts will try to hit 40 mph Friday afternoon but should back off to near 25 mph at worst by Saturday.

Friday Gusts — Friday Gusts(WOWT)

Rain chances stay very low through the weekend too with a small chance of spotty showers Saturday morning, mostly west of the metro.

Almost Friday — Almost Friday(WOWT)

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