Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:53AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON
AREA-WIDE AND POSSIBLE AGAIN ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON IN NORTH
CENTRAL KANSAS...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...From the west to southwest, sustained 15 to 20 MPH and
gusting 20 to 30 MPH.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 20 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:
Valley; Greeley; Nance; Sherman; Howard; Dawson; Buffalo; Gosper; Phelps; Furnas; Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov