Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:36AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:36am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce,
Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Colfax,
Dodge, Butler, and Seward Counties.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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:
Knox; Cedar; Thurston; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne; Boone; Madison; Stanton; Cuming; Burt; Platte; Colfax; Dodge; Butler; Seward
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: