Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:00PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON AREA-
WIDE AND POSSIBLE AGAIN ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON IN NORTH CENTRAL
KANSAS...
* WINDS...Turning from out of the southwest to out of the
northwest during the day Monday. Sustained wind speeds of 12 to
20 mph with gusts of 20 to 33 mph. Winds turn out of the
northeast overnight.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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:
Valley; Greeley; Nance; Sherman; Howard; Merrick; Polk; Dawson; Buffalo; Hall; Hamilton; York; Gosper; Phelps; Kearney; Adams; Clay; Fillmore; Furnas; Harlan; Franklin; Webster; Nuckolls; Thayer
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: