Red Flag Warning Issued for Southern Nebraska Panhandle and Lower North Platte River Basin
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 parts of the Nebraska Panhandle through Saturday evening due to extreme fire weather conditions and high wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Nebraska Panhandle
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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 Southern Nebraska Panhandle.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The alert is currently in effect and covers critical fire weather conditions resulting from a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts Fire Weather Zones 436 and 437. Specific regions include:
- Lower North Platte River Basin
- Scottsbluff National Monument
- Lodgepole Creek
- Southern Nebraska Panhandle
The National Weather Service notes that the highest threat is currently located along the Interstate 80 corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Due to the expected conditions, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Residents should take necessary precautions and prepare for extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the warning area include:
- Wind: West winds ranging from 30 to 50 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 75 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels between 15 and 22 percent.
- Hazards: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to dangerous fire conditions.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning became effective on March 12 at 11:39 AM MDT. It is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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