Red Flag Warning Issued for Nebraska and Wyoming Regions
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NOAA issued it on April 9, 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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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Nebraska and Wyoming due to strong winds and low humidity, posing a high risk for rapid fire spread until 8:00 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Wyoming and Western Nebraska
- Issued
- April 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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 Northeastern Wyoming and Western Nebraska.
Red Flag Warning in Nebraska and Wyoming
Alert Details
The alert is a Red Flag Warning, issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. It is effective from 1:52 PM MDT on April 9, 2026, until 8:00 PM MDT on April 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following areas: Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle; Laramie East High Plains; Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland; and Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin. These correspond to fire weather zones 431, 432, 433, 436, and 437.
What You Should Do
Prepare for critical fire weather conditions. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended as any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Northerly winds between 20 and 30 MPH, with relative humidity values between 10 to 15 percent. The highest threat is along the I-80 corridor underneath erratic gusty showers.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 1:52 PM MDT on April 9, 2026, and ends at 8:00 PM MDT on April 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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