Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 12:42AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY AGAIN FOR CENTRAL
NEBRASKA ON TUESDAY...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty north winds and low humidity, which is in
effect from Noon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 209, Loup Rivers Basin.
* TIMING...Tuesday, Noon CDT to 9 PM CDT.
* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to the upper teens, mainly south of
Highway 91.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the middle to upper 70s.
* 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: