Weather Alerts For Saint Helena, NE

# HEADLINE -------------------- FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN NEBRASKA # SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Knox and Cedar Counties. TIMING From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. WINDS South 20 to 250 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 23 percent. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:20 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Cedar, Knox

Pollen Index: 10 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood and Maple. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Tuesday will be on the increase and extend further into the very high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is rising temperatures.