Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 6 at 2:47AM CDT until June 6 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 12:47am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty southeast winds,
which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR.
* TIMING...Noon MDT through 9 PM MDT
* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 to 22 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures in the mid 90s.
* LIGHTNING...Not expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts may rapidly spread and become
difficult to contain.
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:
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov