Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 12:27PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for for gusty northwest winds and low humidity,
which is in effect until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest and Fire
Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT / 6 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 89.
* LIGHTNING...None.
* 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:
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR; Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest; Frenchman Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: