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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 21:13:32 653 WWUS83 KOAX 270312 RFWOAX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 912 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 NEZ011-012-016>018-280000- /O.UPG.KOAX.FW.A.0002.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * 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. && $$ NEZ015-280000- /O.NEW.KOAX.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Thurston- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Thurston County. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 21:13:32 653 WWUS83 KOAX 270312 RFWOAX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 912 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 NEZ011-012-016>018-280000- /O.UPG.KOAX.FW.A.0002.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * 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. && $$ NEZ015-280000- /O.NEW.KOAX.FW.W.0003.260227T1700Z-260228T0000Z/ Thurston- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Thurston County. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-27 12:44:19 212 WWUS83 KOAX 271843 RFWOAX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1243 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ043-NEZ030>034-280000- /O.EXA.KOAX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Monona-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt- 1243 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA AND NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, and Monona Counties. * TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * 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. && $$ NEZ011-012-015>018-280000- /O.CON.KOAX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne- 1243 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. * TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 12:44:19 212 WWUS83 KOAX 271843 RFWOAX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1243 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ043-NEZ030>034-280000- /O.EXA.KOAX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Monona-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt- 1243 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA AND NORTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, and Monona Counties. * TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * 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. && $$ NEZ011-012-015>018-280000- /O.CON.KOAX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne- 1243 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST NEBRASKA... * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. * TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-27 17:59:57 148 WWUS83 KOAX 272359 RFWOAX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 559 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-280100- /O.EXP.KOAX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt- 559 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEBRASKA AND NORTHWEST IOWA... Gusty northwest winds will weaken over the next hour while relative humidity slowly increases. $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||