OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued fire danger warnings for southern Nebraska counties stretching from Colorado east to Thayer County.

The red flag warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday and will last until 9 p.m.

The weather service cites a combination of factors in issuing the warning, including expected temperatures ranging up to 113, low humidity and winds gusting to 35 mph.