FROM: NWS North Platte NE
AREA: Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR; Frenchman Basin
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:26:00-06:00
Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:26AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS North Platte NE
…THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION…
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a
Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for near record
temperatures, very low humidity, and strong west winds, which is
in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR and Fire Weather Zone 210
Frenchman Basin.
* TIMING…11 AM to 7 PM MST (Noon to 8 PM CST) Tuesday.
* WINDS…West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…In the upper 60s to 70s.
* LIGHTNING…None expected.
* IMPACTS…This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. If fires
start, they will spread rapidly and will be extremely difficult
to control.
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: 2026-02-16T21:00:00-06:00
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