Kansas, Nebraska Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/22/2026 18:39

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 8:39PM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY... * WINDS...West to northwest winds of between 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Phillips; Valley; Greeley; Sherman; Howard; Dawson; Buffalo; Hall; Gosper; Phelps; Kearney; Furnas; Harlan; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE