Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:24AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:24am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty northwest winds, which is
in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort
Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest.
* TIMING...Saturday, Noon CT / 11 AM MT to 8 PM CT / 7 PM MT.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs this afternoon in the lower to mid 50s.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will 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:
Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov