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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 1:28 PM Feb. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Localized Ice Jam Flooding Possible Along the Platte and Loup River Systems Through At Least Tuesday... Unseasonably-warm temperatures will continue to promote steady ice melt and ice movement along the Platte, North Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers in central and south central Nebraska over the next few days. This could result in the continued formation of localized ice jams. Should any ice jams happen to develop, water levels could fluctuate as much as 1 to 3 feet in a short time, causing flooding with little, if any notice. This is especially true for known, ice jam prone locations. If any ice jam flooding is observed over the next few days along the Platte or Loup River systems in central and south central Nebraska, please report it immediately to the National Weather Service in Hastings.
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:28 AM Feb. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR VALLEY, GREELEY, SHERMAN AND HOWARD COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...From the west-southwest, sustained around 15 MPH and gusting up to around 25 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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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