Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Nebraska Counties Through Wednesday
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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, Pierce, Wayne, Stanton, Cuming, and Dodge counties due to critical fire weather conditions.
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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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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