Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
228 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON...
NEZ039-040-046-047-092200-
/O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0003.260209T1800Z-260210T0000Z/
Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Howard-
228 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR VALLEY, GREELEY,
SHERMAN AND HOWARD COUNTIES...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...From the west-southwest, sustained around 15 MPH and
gusting up to around 25 MPH.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 15 percent.
* 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.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
127 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.The combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds through
this afternoon, will lead to critical fire weather conditions
across the Sandhills. Westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to
40 mph are expected across the western Sandhills, with gusts of
25 to 30 mph further east across the Sandhills. Winds will turn
northwest late afternoon.
NEZ204-206-091530-
/O.CON.KLBF.FW.W.0004.260209T1500Z-260210T0000Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-
127 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026 /1227 AM MST Mon Feb 9 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING FOR THE
SANDHILLS ALONG AND NORTH OF I-80 AND THE ENTIRE NEBRASKA
PANHANDLE.
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty west winds, warm temperatures and low
relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR and Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest.
* TIMING...From mid-morning Monday through the afternoon hours.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming
northwest late in the afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 75.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will have the potential for quick
growth and rapid spread and may 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
127 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.The combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds through
this afternoon, will lead to critical fire weather conditions
across the Sandhills. Westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to
40 mph are expected across the western Sandhills, with gusts of
25 to 30 mph further east across the Sandhills. Winds will turn
northwest late afternoon.
NEZ209-091530-
/O.EXA.KLBF.FW.W.0004.260209T1500Z-260210T0000Z/
Loup Rivers Basin-
127 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty west winds, warm temperatures and low
relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6
PM CST this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin.
* TIMING...From mid-morning Monday through the afternoon hours.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 76.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will have the potential for quick
growth and rapid spread and may be difficult to control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1015 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
NEC079-081-121-100100-
/O.NEW.KGID.FA.Y.0002.260209T0415Z-260210T0100Z/
/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hall NE-Hamilton NE-Merrick NE-
1015 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska, including
the following counties, in central Nebraska, Merrick. In south
central Nebraska, Hall and Hamilton.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Platte River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1009 PM CST, National Weather Service personnel and the
public reported an ice jam within some of the channels of the
Platte River in the vicinity of Highway 281 and Locust Street
in Hall County. Minor flooding is already occurring.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Low lying areas adjacent to the Platte River in rural Hall,
Hamilton, and Merrick Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4101 9806 4092 9819 4087 9827 4083 9835
4080 9843 4082 9844 4090 9829 4105 9810
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Thies
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1120 AM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
.A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
NEZ016-017-031>033-042>045-050>053-067-100400-
/O.CON.KOAX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260210T0400Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Plattsmouth, La Vista, Wisner, Papillion,
Yutan, Elgin, Ashland, Blair, Neligh, Osmond, Omaha, Bellevue,
Norfolk, Columbus, Pierce, Schuyler, Stanton, Fremont, Wahoo,
David City, Plainview, and West Point
1120 AM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Wood
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
601 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
NEZ039>041-046>049-061>063-100000-
Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Buffalo-Hall-
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach,
Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield,
St. Paul, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk,
Kearney, Grand Island, and Aurora
601 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
...Localized Ice Jam Flooding Possible Along the Platte and Loup
River Systems Through Early Week...
Continued well-above normal temperatures (especially through
Monday) will cause increasing ice melt and movement along the
Platte, North Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers in
central and south central Nebraska. This could result in the
possible formation of localized ice jams. Although not a
certainty, should any ice jams happen to develop, water levels
could fluctuate as much as 1 to 3 feet in a very short time,
causing flooding with little, if any notice. This is especially
true for known ice jam prone locations.
If any ice jam flooding is observed over the next few days along
the Platte or Loup River systems in central and south central
Nebraska, please report it immediately to the National Weather
Service in Hastings, Nebraska.
$$
Thies
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
420 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-101030-
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-
420 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026 /320 AM MST Mon Feb 9 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Unseasonably warm temperatures in the low to mid 70s are expected to
lead to critical fire weather conditions across most of the area due
to a combination of gusty west winds and low relative humidity. A
cold front will also move into northern Nebraska by late afternoon,
turning winds to the north and quickly moving through southwest
Nebraska by mid evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Hastings NE
309 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ060-064-072>077-082>087-100900-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Dawson-York-Gosper-
Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-
Nuckolls-Thayer-
309 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Kansas, along with south central Nebraska counties that reside
mainly south of the Platte River.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
- Near-critical to critical fire weather concerns this afternoon:
Due to the combination of winds gusting at least 15-20 MPH and
relative humidity falling to at least as low as 15-20 in the
presence of unseasonably-warm temperatures, at least near-critical
fire weather conditions are likely this afternoon across the
entire area. However, of overall-greatest fire weather concern are
Rooks, Osborne and Mitchell counties in Kansas, which appear to
carry the highest likelihood for winds to gust at least 25 MPH
for at least three hours. As a result, a Red Flag Warning is in
effect this afternoon for those three counties.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
$$
Pfannkuch
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Hastings NE
309 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
NEZ039>041-046>049-061>063-100900-
Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Buffalo-Hall-
Hamilton-
309 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for most counties in
central and south central Nebraska that reside along the Platte,
North Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
- Near-critical to critical fire weather concerns this afternoon:
Due to the combination of winds gusting at least 20 MPH and
relative humidity falling to as low as 15-20 in the presence of
unseasonably-warm temperatures, at least near-critical fire
weather conditions are likely this afternoon across the entire
area. However, of overall-greatest fire weather concern are
Valley, Greeley, Sherman and Howard counties, which appear to
carry the highest likelihood for winds to gust around 25 MPH for
at least three hours. As a result, a Red Flag Warning is in effect
this afternoon for those four counties.
- Localized ice jam flooding possible at any time:
Unseasonably-warm temperatures will cause continued, steady ice
melt and ice movement along the Platte and Loup River systems,
along with the possibility of localized flooding from ice jams.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Through at least Tuesday, ice will continue to melt and move
downstream through the Platte and Loup River systems, perhaps
causing localized ice jam flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
If any ice jam flooding is observed along area rivers, please
report it to the National Weather Service in Hastings.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
302 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-100915-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
302 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Kansas, east central
Kansas, north central Kansas and northeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
The Rangeland Fire Danger index will be in the Very High category
today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER MESSAGE...
Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
&&
More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
258 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-100900-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
258 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Well above normal temperatures, lower relative humidity levels and
breezy winds will result in elevated fire danger today, mainly in
areas south of Interstate 90.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
248 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-100900-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
248 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Prolonged above average temperatures will promote ice movement on
area rivers and streams and increase the potential for ice jams and
lowland flooding, especially along the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup
rivers. If ice jams develop, lowland flooding would be possible.
Prepare for quick increases in water levels.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Very high to extreme fire danger is expected across eastern Nebraska
on Monday afternoon as dry conditions are met with gusty winds. Use
extra caution to avoid starting fires and carefully monitor recently
burned areas.
Persistent warm weather will lead to increasing potential for ice
jams through early next week or until rivers are largely ice-free.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0505 AM CST Sun Feb 08 2026
KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-091105-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0505 AM CST Sun Feb 08 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Warm today, with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s for most
locations.
- Record warmth possible on Monday, with forecast highs ranging
from the mid 60s to lower 70s.
- Cooler, but still above normal for Tuesday into late week.
- Rain chances return by Thursday morning and continue into
Saturday.
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