Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa Through Friday Evening
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 portions of Nebraska and Iowa due to strong winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions through 6 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha Valley
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 Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 6:00 PM CST this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Nebraska: Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, and Burt Counties.
- Iowa: Monona County.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of environmental factors means that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions contributing to this alert include:
- Winds: Northwest winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 19 percent.
- Hazards: The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures creates an environment conducive to rapid fire growth.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately as of February 27, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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