Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 9:28PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:28pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:30am
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 to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Burt, Dodge, Butler, and Seward Counties.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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:
Burt; Dodge; Butler; Seward
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov