Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:26PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
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 Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone,
Madison, Stanton, Cuming, and Platte Counties.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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:
Thurston; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne; Boone; Madison; Stanton; Cuming; Platte
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov