Red Flag Warning Issued for Portions of Iowa and Northeast Nebraska 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 several counties in Iowa and Nebraska due to strong winds and low humidity, effective Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Iowa and 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 Iowa and Northeast Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent, creating a high risk for extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions:
- Iowa Counties: Monona, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, and Montgomery.
- Nebraska Counties: Cedar, Thurston, Burt, and Washington.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Residents should prepare for critical fire conditions and exercise extreme caution with any potential ignition sources.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 15 percent.
- Impacts: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to dangerous fire potential.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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