Red Flag Warning Issued for Frenchman Basin
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NWS North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Frenchman Basin
- Issued
- August 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS North Platte NE
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS North Platte NE. The alert is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
Affected Areas
Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Winds: South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Relative humidity as low as 20 percent. Temperatures into the upper 90s. Lightning: None expected. Impacts: Any fire starts have the potential to spread rapidly.
Timeline
Onset at 2026-08-02T11:00:00-05:00. Effective from 2026-08-01T12:43:00-05:00 until 2026-08-02T23:00:00-05:00.
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