Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 12:52am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne
Counties.
* TIMING...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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:
Knox; Cedar; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov