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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:52 PM May. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY, BREEZY CONDITIONS AND POOR OVERNIGHT HUMIDITY RECOVERIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 434 THROUGH 437... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 through 437 (Nebraska panhandle). * WIND...For Wednesday, south winds at 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH. For Thursday, northwest winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH. For Friday, northwest winds 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 MPH. * HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, 12 to 16 percent. For Thursday and Friday, 5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a slight chance for scattered showers and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening. The main concern with these storms will be gusty and erratic winds as well as dry lightning. Additionally, poor overnight humidity recoveries can be expected Wednesday and Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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