Alert Red Flag Warning until FRI 12:00 AM CDT Mar 12, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Updated 23 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Red Flag Warning Expires at Midnight for Eastern Nebraska and Southwest IowaWhat’s Happening:A Red Flag Warning is set to expire at midnight CDT tonight. Strong northwest winds persist, but humidity levels are expected to gradually improve.Affected Areas:All of Eastern NebraskaSouthwest IowaWhat to Expect:Strong northwest winds continuing into early Friday morning.Gradual recovery of relative humidity levels overnight.Impacts: Increased risk of fire spread due to dry conditions and strong winds.Potential for quick ignition of fires in dry vegetation. People are also reading… State Patrol IDs mother found dead in Kearney County; 3 children injured in shooting 'That boy fast': How QB Anthony Colandrea's legs are helping Nebraska receivers, defenders Former U.S. Marshal Mark Martinez runs for Douglas County sheriff GPS board to accept superintendent's resignation 50-year-old Hickman man allegedly threatened tow truck driver with revolver NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners Visit Nebraska reveals 70 featured stops for travelers in 2026 ‘Passport’ program Is Omaha getting ‘snookered’ in roughly half-billion-dollar infrastructure project? Police identify 46-year-old man found dead near Oak Creek; foul play not suspected Pedestrian hit by vehicle on O Street. Minutes later second crash unfolds. Omaha’s $411M wastewater project contract stalls as amendment is mulled Lincoln employee allegedly stole $35K from workplace. Then he tried to pay it back. Did someone spill 200 gallons of Gatorade in Kiewit Hall? Here's what the mystery fluid was 'Nicest people you could ever know': Brothers who served in Iraq died in house fire together Hearing on Omaha’s roughly half-billion-dollar wastewater project raises eyebrows, concerns Safety Tips:Avoid any outdoor burning activities until conditions improve.Dispose of smoking materials properly to prevent accidental fires.Be prepared to evacuate if local authorities issue a fire warning.When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or wahoo-ashland-waverly.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Red Flag Warning until FRI 12:00 AM CDT Red Flag Warning: High Fire Risk Due to Strong Winds and Low Humidity Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Connecting to Folk Music with David Seay Budget Legislation Budget Legislation Video: Homestead burn Video: Homestead burn Video: Homestead prescription burn Video: Homestead prescription burn
Red Flag Warning until FRI 12:00 AM CDT Red Flag Warning: High Fire Risk Due to Strong Winds and Low Humidity
