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High Wind Warning
Issued: 7:50 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:39 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, AND 437... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 434, 435, 436, 437, 417, 418,430, 431, 432, and 433. * WIND...In the morning, southwest winds 10 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 MPH, becoming west 25 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH in the late morning and afternoon. * HUMIDITY...12 to 20 percent. Poor humidity recoveries early in the morning. * HIGHEST THREAT...Just east of the Laramie Range across southeast Wyoming and the Interstate 80 corridor into the Nebraska panhandle. Poor humidity recoveries for this time of year are expected as winds quickly increase above criteria, as early as 600 AM. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and mild temperatures will lead to extremely critical fire weather conditions. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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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