2 products issued by NWS for: Kearney NE
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Hastings NE 205 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087- 211200- Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance- Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York- Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin- Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer- 205 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the entire outlook area from through 9PM. Refer to the latest warning message for additional information. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Near critical to critical fire weather conditions will be possible for various portions of the outlook area Tuesday through Friday. Thursday currently looks to be the day with the best overall potential for critical fire weather conditions. && More information may be obtained at the following web page: https://www.weather.gov/hastings $$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1109 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087- 210200- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0022.260420T1700Z-260421T0200Z/ Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance- Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York- Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin- Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer- 1109 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * WINDS...South-southwesterly with sustained speeds near 15 to 20 mph and gusts near 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent for areas west of Highway 281, as low as 15 to 20 percent for areas along and east of Highway 281. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$