Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 8:33PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS RETURN TO THE AREA MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* WINDS...Southwest with sustained speeds near 15 to 20 mph and
gusts near 25 to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 to 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Phillips; Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell; Merrick; Polk; Hall; Hamilton; York; Kearney; Adams; Clay; Fillmore; Franklin; Webster; Nuckolls; Thayer
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov