Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:01AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:01pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is
in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT today.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin.
* TIMING...Today, Noon CDT through 9 PM CDT.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Strongest gusts
generally west of Highway 183.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs of 82 to 85 degrees.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will spread rapidly and 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:
Loup Rivers Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: