Red Flag Warning Issued for South Central Nebraska and North Central Kansas
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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 Thursday, March 12, as strong winds and low humidity create dangerous fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Nebraska and North Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hastings
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 South Central Nebraska and North Central Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch as conditions have become likely for critical fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region across two states:
- North Central Kansas: Phillips, Smith, Jewell, Rooks, Osborne, and Mitchell counties.
- South Central Nebraska: Valley, Greeley, Nance, Sherman, Howard, Merrick, Polk, Dawson, Buffalo, Hall, Hamilton, York, Gosper, Phelps, Kearney, Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Furnas, Harlan, Franklin, Webster, Nuckolls, and Thayer counties.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended during this period. Residents should be aware that any fire that develops will spread quickly due to the environmental conditions. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 15 percent.
- Impacts: The primary hazard is the rapid spread of any fires that ignite.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM (noon) to 9:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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