Red Flag Warning Issued for Loess Plains in Nebraska
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NOAA issued it on April 28, 2026, 3 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 the Loess Plains in Nebraska, effective from noon CDT until 9 PM CDT on April 20, 2026, due to strong winds, low humidity, and high temperatures posing a fire risk.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Loess Plains, Nebraska
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS North Platte 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Loess Plains, Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning, effective from 3:14 AM CDT on April 20, 2026, with onset at 12:00 PM CDT (11:00 AM MDT) the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Fire Weather Zone 219, specifically the Loess Plains in Nebraska, including areas such as the Sandhills, western Nebraska, and central into north central Nebraska.
What You Should Do
Prepare for critical fire weather conditions, as strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid activities that could start a fire.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Relative humidity as low as 8 to 12 percent in the Sandhills and western Nebraska, and 12 to 20 percent in central into north central Nebraska. Temperatures will reach highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. No lightning is expected.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 12:00 PM CDT (11:00 AM MDT) on April 20, 2026, and ends at 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM MDT) on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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