Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 6:56AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
Dangerous fire weather conditions possible along and south of the
Nebraska Kansas state line Sunday afternoon.
* WINDS...Southerly winds sustaining between 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North Central Kansas locations outside of
the warning will still be expected to reach elevated to near-
critical fire weather conditions.
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; Rooks; Osborne; Harlan; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov