Red Flag Warning Issued for Harlan, Franklin, Webster, Nuckolls, and Thayer Counties in Nebraska
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NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in south central Nebraska, with critical fire weather conditions expected from noon to 9 PM CDT on April 14, 2026.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Nebraska
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hastings NE
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Nebraska.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Hastings NE. It is effective from 3:32 AM CDT on April 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Harlan, Franklin, Webster, Nuckolls, and Thayer counties in Nebraska.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fire that develops will spread quickly.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the southwest at sustained speeds of 15 to 20 MPH, gusting to at least 25 to 30 MPH. Relative humidity as low as around 20 percent.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from noon CDT on April 14, 2026, until 9:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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