Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 9:18AM CDT until March 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 7:18am
Expires:
March 26, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Seward, Lancaster, Otoe, and Saline Counties.
* TIMING...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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:
Seward; Lancaster; Otoe; Saline
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov