Nebraska Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/11/2026 21:03

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 11:03PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 11, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR KNOX, CEDAR, ANTELOPE, PIERCE, AND WAYNE COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts up to 36 mph. Relative humidity values as low as 19 percent. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...From Noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will 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 gusty winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Knox; Cedar; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE