FROM: NWS Hastings NE
AREA: Phillips; Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell; Valley; Greeley; Nance; Sherman; Howard; Merrick; Polk; Dawson; Buffalo; Hall; Hamilton; York; Gosper; Phelps; Kearney; Adams; Clay; Fillmore; Furnas; Harlan; Franklin; Webster; Nuckolls; Thayer
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:30:00-06:00
Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:30AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON…
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* WINDS…South-southwest winds are expected around midday,
turning more westerly through the afternoon hours. Sustained
speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will be possible.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 to 25 percent. The lowest
values between 10 and 15 percent are expected to occur across
areas mainly west of Highway 281.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-17T00:00:00-06:00
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