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Freeze Warning
Issued: 3:47 AM Apr. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. Coldest temperatures will occur north and west of the tri-cities. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Drain outdoor plumbing and hoses to prevent them from being damaged. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 2:52 AM Apr. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA AND NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 to 20 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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