Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 8:31AM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 6:31am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne
Counties.
* TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: