Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 8 at 2:58PM CDT until March 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent.
* 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:
Merrick; Hamilton; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov