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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:30 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 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 noon to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...South-southwest winds are expected around midday, turning more westerly through the afternoon hours. Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will be possible. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 25 percent. The lowest values between 10 and 15 percent are expected to occur across areas mainly west of Highway 281. * 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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