Nebraska Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/14/2026 06:18

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 8:18AM CDT until May 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 6:18am
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * WHAT...South winds 23 to 33 mph with peak gusts up to 45 mph, Relative Humidity as low as 22 percent. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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