Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:05AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin.
* TIMING...Today, Noon through 10 PM CDT.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...14 to 18% this afternoon.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
* LIGHTNING...None expected
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts could spread rapidly and be
difficult to control.
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:
Loup Rivers Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov