Nebraska Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 19:24

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 9:24PM CDT until May 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 209... The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty south winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin. * TIMING...Wednesday, 1 PM CDT to 1 AM CDT Thursday * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83. * LIGHTNING...None expected. * IMPACTS...Any fire starts will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.
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: 
Loup Rivers Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE