Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Nebraska Counties Through Wednesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions involving strong winds and low relative humidity. The alert is issued by the NWS Omaha/Valley NE office.

Affected Areas

The following counties in Nebraska are under the warning:

• Knox
• Pierce
• Wayne
• Stanton
• Cuming
• Dodge

What You Should Do

Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Residents should be aware that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to the environmental conditions. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: West winds between 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 17 percent.
• Hazards: Critical fire weather conditions that facilitate rapid fire spread.

Timeline

• Current Alert: The first Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10:00 PM CST Tuesday evening.
• Upcoming Alert: A second Red Flag Warning is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST Wednesday, February 18.