Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 9:05AM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 7:05am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...From the west-northwest, sustained 15 to 25 MPH, and
gusting up to around 30 MPH.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent, mainly starting
after 2 PM.
* 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:
Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell; Nance; Merrick; Polk; Hamilton; York; Adams; Clay; Fillmore; Webster; Nuckolls; Thayer
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov