Nebraska Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/13/2026 10:15

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 12:15PM CDT until May 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * WHAT...South winds 26 to 36 mph with peak gusts up to 46 mph, Relative Humidity as low as 22 percent. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Area Description: 
Knox; Cedar; Thurston; Antelope; Pierce; Wayne; Boone; Madison; Stanton; Cuming
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE