Nebraska Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 12:33

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 2:33PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Butler, Seward, and Saline Counties. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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: 
Butler; Seward; Saline
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE