Red Flag Warning for Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest Areas
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NWS Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT today for fire weather zones 434-436 due to strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western Nebraska
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Cheyenne WY, effective from 12:00 PM MDT September 14, 2026 to 8:00 PM MDT September 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
Fire weather zones 434 through 436, including Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest; Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River; Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
West to Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts between 35 to 45 mph. Relative humidities as low as 12 to 17%.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from noon today until 8 PM MDT this evening.
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