Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 11:43AM CDT until June 9 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low humidity, gusty winds, and dry lightning,
which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. 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Watch is no longer in effect.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...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 97.
* LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts may rapidly grow and spread. Fires
will be difficult to control.
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