Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 3:14AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM
MDT/ this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains.
* TIMING...Noon CDT/11 AM MDT through 9 PM CDT/8 PM MDT.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 12% across much of the
Sandhills and western Nebraska, and 12 to 20% across central
into north central Nebraska.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts may rapidly grow and spread.
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:
Loess Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov