Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 8:16PM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY...
...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* WINDS...West to northwest winds of between 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the rest of today's Warning: Although
relative humidity levels will not drop quite as low as they do
during most Red Flag Warnings, the combination of the strong
south winds and the pronounced lack of precipitation in recent
months will nonetheless result in heightened wildfire danger.
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:
Valley; Greeley; Sherman; Howard; Dawson; Buffalo; Gosper; Phelps; Furnas
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: