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High Wind Watch
Issued: 4:49 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:05 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA AND NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 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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