High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
603 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026
COZ090>092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Colby, Leoti, Quinter, Goodland, Oakley,
Grinnell, Sharon Springs, Grainfield, Arapahoe, Wray, Burlington,
Cheyenne Wells, Yuma, and Tribune
603 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /703 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/
THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and
northwest and west central Kansas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets
of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over
short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the
late morning through the early to mid afternoon hours. Strong
sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon. A
brief lull in winds is possible before a another surge of strong
to damaging winds during the mid to late afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with
pre-existing respiratory conditions.
&&
$$
Vincent
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
656 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION...
NEZ206-208-209-180200-
/O.CON.KLBF.FW.W.0006.260217T1800Z-260218T0200Z/
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-
Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National
Forest-Loup Rivers Basin-
656 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF THE SANDHILLS INTO CENTRAL AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine
NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara
Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest and
Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin.
* TIMING...Noon to 8 PM CST (11 AM to 7 PM MST) Today.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. Highest
gusts will be in zone 206.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...68 to 75 degrees.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will have a high potential to spread
rapidly and will be difficult to control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
656 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION...
NEZ204-210-219-180200-
/O.CON.KLBF.FW.W.0006.260217T1800Z-260218T0200Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-Frenchman Basin-Loess Plains-
656 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /556 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/
...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman
Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains.
* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM MST (Noon to 8 PM CST) Today.
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Highest
gusts will be in the western Sandhills and southeastern
Nebraska Panhandle.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...68 to 75 degrees.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. If fires
start, they will spread rapidly and will be extremely
difficult to control.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
309 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON THROUGH 7 PM TUESDAY...
KSZ008>010-020>022-034-035-171715-
/O.UPG.KTOP.FW.A.0001.260217T1800Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.FW.W.0001.260217T1800Z-260218T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-
309 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR
ALL OF NORTH CENTRAL KS AND PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST KS...
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels,
which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CST this evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather
Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 010 Marshall, Fire
Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire
Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa and Fire
Weather Zone 035 Dickinson.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...75-80 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
238 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
NEZ016-017-030>032-042-043-050-065-066-078-088>093-180200-
/O.CON.KOAX.FW.W.0001.260217T1800Z-260218T0200Z/
Antelope-Pierce-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Lancaster-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
238 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF
EASTERN INTO CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Antelope, Pierce, Boone, Madison, Stanton,
Platte, Colfax, Butler, Seward, Lancaster, Saline, Jefferson,
Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
223 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday Afternoon...
KSZ030-031-043>046-064>066-078>081-088>090-180200-
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.W.0004.260217T1700Z-260218T0200Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Ford-
Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
223 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone
031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044
Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush,
Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee,
Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford,
Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa,
Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark, Fire
Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any ignition will have potential for becoming a
wildfire quickly, spread rapidly, and exhibit extreme fire
behavior. Avoid all outdoor burning. Emergency managers, fire
managers, and fire crews in the field should prepare for
operations Tuesday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Turner
For more information from NOAA/National weather service visit...
http://weather.gov/ddc
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1257 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026
.Critical to extremely critical fire weather forecast for today.
Low relative humidity, sustained winds around 40 mph and very dry
fuels will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite.
Winds are forecast to quickly increase between 9 to 10 mountain
time this morning. The strongest winds are forecast from around
10am through 2pm mountain time. A lull in the winds is possible
before a second surge of winds moves through during the mid to
late afternoon. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold
front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open
fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility
and poor air quality.
COZ252>254-KSZ001-002-013-027-041-NEZ079-080-180300-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0007.260217T1700Z-260218T0300Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy-
Hitchcock-
1257 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /157 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013,
014, 015, 016, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253,
AND 254...
* AFFECTED AREA...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR
Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 027
Wallace, 041 Greeley, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253
Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.
* TIMING...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST
/9 PM CST/ this evening.
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. If fires
start, they will be extremely dangerous and exhibit erratic
fire behavior. Any fires that develop will rapidly grow and
spread out of control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass
or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains
to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Evacuate if fire/smoke is heading your way, or if ordered to do
so by local officials.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1257 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026
.Critical to extremely critical fire weather forecast for today.
Low relative humidity, sustained winds around 40 mph and very dry
fuels will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite.
Winds are forecast to quickly increase between 9 to 10 mountain
time this morning. The strongest winds are forecast from around
10am through 2pm mountain time. A lull in the winds is possible
before a second surge of winds moves through during the mid to
late afternoon. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold
front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open
fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility
and poor air quality.
KSZ003-004-014>016-028-029-042-NEZ081-180300-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0007.260217T1700Z-260218T0300Z/
Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Wichita-
Red Willow-
157 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013, 014, 015, 016, 027, 028,
029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253, AND 254...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 003 Decatur, 004 Norton,
014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 042
Wichita and 081 Red Willow.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires
that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass
or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains
to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Evacuate if fire/smoke is heading your way, or if ordered to do
so by local officials.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
102 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ032-033-047-048-172215-
/O.EXT.KICT.FW.W.0001.260217T1800Z-260218T0300Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-
102 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PARTS OF
CENTRAL KANSAS...
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...
* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 19 percent.
* Impacts...Any ignitions will have the potential to become
wildfires quickly, and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is
strongly discouraged.
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1146 PM CST Mon Feb 16 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
180200-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0005.260217T1800Z-260218T0200Z/
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
1146 PM CST Mon Feb 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CST
TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL
NEBRASKA AND NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS...
* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 25 percent. The lowest
values between 10 and 15 percent are expected to occur across
areas mainly west of Highway 281.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Extreme Fire Danger
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
313 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ008-171715-
Republic-
313 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...extreme fire danger today...
The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.
Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.
Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.
$$
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
313 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ020-171715-
Cloud-
313 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...extreme fire danger today...
The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.
Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.
Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.
$$
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
313 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ034-171715-
Ottawa-
313 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...extreme fire danger today...
The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.
Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.
Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
623 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-181230-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
623 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Extreme fire danger is forecast across most of central into eastern
Nebraska today with a Red Flag Warning in effect due to the very dry
conditions and gusty winds, followed by a wind shift.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Very high fire danger expected again Wednesday afternoon, with
weaker winds and similarly dry conditions.
Snow returns Thursday into Friday, with the highest chances to see
travel impacts being across northeast Nebraska.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
559 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-181200-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
559 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Above average temperatures, gusty winds, and low relative humidity
will lead to extreme fire danger this afternoon and evening for
locations along and west of a line from Kingman to Hutchinson to
Salina. Further east, a very high fire danger is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
Breezy winds and above average temperatures will result in a very
high fire danger for parts of central and south central Kansas on
Wednesday and much of the area again on Thursday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
&&
For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
518 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
181200-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
518 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Widespread, potentially high-impact, fire weather conditions are
likely this afternoon and early evening. The overall-worst
conditions look to favor areas generally along and west of Highway
183, and these areas may experience extreme fire weather conditions
consisting of wind gusts over 40 MPH and relative humidity values
as low as 10 to 15 percent. Elsewhere, critical fire weather
conditions are expected, with wind gusts of 25 to 35 MPH and
relative humidity values as low as 15 to 25 percent. A Red Flag
Warning is in effect for the entire area from noon through 8 PM.
Please refer to the Warning statement for additional information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday afternoon, though cooler, widespread elevated to near-
critical fire weather conditions are possible yet again.
Late in the week, a major pattern change will lead to the return
of more winter-like conditions and the potential for accumulating
snow. The greatest risk for winter impacts looks to favor the
Thursday daytime into Friday morning hours, across portions of
south central and central Nebraska.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
$$
Thies
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
517 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-181130-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
517 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, north central Kansas, and northeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Red Flag Warning in effect for north central Kansas from 12 Noon
through 9 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
Elevated fire danger possible both Wednesday and Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are urged to report any wildfires to local law
enforcement.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
458 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-181100-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
458 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /358 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected
to develop across all of western and north central Nebraska this
afternoon. A combination of near record temperatures, very dry
conditions, and strong west winds will lead to the widespread fire
weather concerns. The area of greatest concern is west of Highway
83 across western Nebraska, and south of I-80 across southwest
Nebraska. For these areas a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag
Warning is in effect through early this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Elevated fire weather conditions are again possible Wednesday across
much of western and north central Nebraska. Dry and mild conditions
are expected, though winds are not expected to be as strong as
today.
A quick moving storm system will bring a chance for snow north of
Interstate 80 on Thursday. Confidence is increasing that there will
be some snow accumulation. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the
snowfall potential.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Taylor
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
227 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-180830-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
227 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /127 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Tuesday.
Dangerous wildfire conditions are expected Tuesday afternoon,
especially west of US 283. Unseasonably warm temperatures in the
70s will drive minimum relative humidity to 10-15%. Intense
southwest winds are expected after 10 am, averaging 30-40 mph,
with gusts of 60-70 mph west of US 283. This combination will
create a volatile wildfire environment, especially west of US 283,
and especially once the expected cirrus canopy clears during the
afternoon. Avoid all outdoor burning. Emergency managers, fire
managers, and fire crews in the field should prepare for
operations Tuesday afternoon. Any ignition will have potential for
becoming a wildfire quickly, spread rapidly, and exhibit extreme
fire behavior. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility and
make travel difficult.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Additional fire weather concerns are expected Wednesday, although
at a lower intensity compared to Tuesday.
Some snow accumulations are possible Friday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be required Tuesday afternoon to monitor wildfire
activity along with areas of blowing dust.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
110 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026
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This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the entire area for today.
Extremely dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior is expected as
any fires that develop will grow and spread out of control. The fire danger
threat is particularly dangerous for the western portions of the
area, roughly west of a Trenton to Tribune line.
A High Wind Warning is in effect across portions of Eastern Colorado
and Western Kansas for wind gusts up to 65 mph. Hazardous travel
conditions are likely due to strong cross winds, and potential
brownout conditions from blowing dust. Reduced air quality may
become widespread in association with blowing dust, and could
aggravate asthma or cause respiratory problems, especially for people
with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...
Critical fire weather conditions are forecast to continue Wednesday
south and west of a Joes, Colorado to Leoti line. Any fires that
develop will have the potential to spread quickly.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated.
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
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