Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Lincoln NE

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1138 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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1138 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Warm, dry, and windy conditions are expected Thursday, leading to
dangerous wildfire conditions. Afternoon winds gusts are expected in
the 40-45 mph range. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Thursday
afternoon and evening.

Winds remain gusty Thursday night into early Friday behind a strong
cold front moving through the region. Gusts up to 50-60 mph will be
possible, primarily in northeast Nebraska and west-central Iowa. A
High Wind Warnings will go into effect Thursday evening for northeast
Nebraska and west-central Iowa. Secure loose outdoor objects. Travel
may become difficult for high profile vehicles.

Another round of strong winds and wintry weather (50-70% PoPs) are
expected to impact the region Saturday night into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1033 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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1033 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NEBRASKA
AND SOUTHWEST IOWA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce,
  Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona,
  Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy,
  Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe,
  Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage,
  Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson
  Counties.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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.

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High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
954 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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Seward-Lancaster-Cass-
Including the cities of Yutan, Seward, Lincoln, Papillion,
Plattsmouth, Ashland, Omaha, Milford, Council Bluffs, Bellevue,
David City, Red Oak, La Vista, Wahoo, and Glenwood
954 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Mills, Montgomery, and Pottawattamie Counties. In
  Nebraska, Butler, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Cass, Lancaster, and
  Seward Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Some power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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