Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 1:58AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 11:58pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Dangerous fire weather conditions possible along and south of the
Nebraska Kansas state line Sunday afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...South to Southwest winds blowing between 15 to 25 mph
with gusts as high as 35 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North Central Kansas Locations outside of
the warning will still be expected to reach elevated to near-
critical fire weather conditions.
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; Smith; Rooks; Osborne; Harlan; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: