Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Nebraska Counties Through Friday Evening
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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 Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne counties due to high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha/Valley 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 Northeast Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of northeast Nebraska. This alert, which replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop due to a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Nebraska:
- Knox
- Cedar
- Antelope
- Pierce
- Wayne
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and exhibit extreme behavior. Residents should remain vigilant and prepare for hazardous fire conditions during the warning period.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Winds: Northwest winds ranging from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 17 percent.
- Impacts: The combination of wind, low humidity, and warm temperatures will facilitate the rapid spread of any fires that ignite.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST on Friday, February 27. The alert was officially issued on the evening of February 26.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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