Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 1:44PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 to 25 percent, with the lowest
values along the far west-northwest portions of the area.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. 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:
Valley; Greeley; Nance; Sherman; Howard; Dawson; Buffalo; Gosper; Phelps; Furnas
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov