Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 1:36PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT
Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Southwest, central, and north central Nebraska.
* WIND...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Upper 80s to lower 90s.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Dry lightning possible Wednesday evening, as
storms track east.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Gusty,
erratic winds will be possible with thunderstorms.
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:
Loup Rivers Basin; Loess Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov