FROM: NWS Omaha/Valley NE
AREA: Antelope; Pierce; Boone; Madison; Platte
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:45:00-06:00
Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:45AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley 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no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA…Antelope, Pierce, Boone, Madison, and Platte
Counties.
* TIMING…From noon to 8 PM CST Tuesday.
* WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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: 2026-02-17T06:00:00-06:00
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