Alert archive / Nebraska / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 20, NWS Hastings, NE
NWS Hastings, NE issued this red flag warning at Nov 22, 2021, 2:48 PM CST for 20 counties in Nebraska; 6 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Nov 23, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 22, 2021, 2:48 PM CST (20:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 23, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 23, 2021, 5:59 PM CST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hastings, NE
All 26 counties
Jewell County, KS, Mitchell County, KS, Osborne County, KS, Phillips County, KS, Rooks County, KS, Smith County, KS, Adams County, NE, Buffalo County, NE, Clay County, NE, Dawson County, NE, Franklin County, NE, Furnas County, NE, Gosper County, NE, Greeley County, NE, Hall County, NE, Hamilton County, NE, Harlan County, NE, Howard County, NE, Kearney County, NE, Merrick County, NE, Nance County, NE, Nuckolls County, NE, Phelps County, NE, Sherman County, NE, Valley County, NE, Webster County, NE
The radar
The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 168 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2210 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 277 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
518 WWUS83 KGID 222048 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 248 PM CST Mon Nov 22 2021 KSZ005-017-NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-231000- /O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0020.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Phillips-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper- Phelps-Furnas-Harlan- 248 PM CST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 039, 040, 046, 060, 061, 072, 073, 082 AND 083... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips and Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, Fire Weather Zone 040 Greeley, Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
085 WWUS83 KGID 230353 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 953 PM CST Mon Nov 22 2021 KSZ005-017-NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-231200- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0020.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Phillips-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper- Phelps-Furnas-Harlan- 953 PM CST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 039, 040, 046, 060, 061, 072, 073, 082 AND 083... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips and Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, Fire Weather Zone 040 Greeley, Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Heinlein
454 WWUS83 KGID 231031 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 431 AM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 KSZ005-017-NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-231845- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0020.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Phillips-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper- Phelps-Furnas-Harlan- 431 AM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 039, 040, 046, 060, 061, 072, 073, 082 AND 083... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips and Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, Fire Weather Zone 040 Greeley, Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. 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. && $$ Wesely
390 WWUS83 KGID 231821 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1221 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 KSZ006-018-NEZ047-062-074-075-084-085-240000- /O.EXA.KGID.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Smith-Osborne-Howard-Hall-Kearney-Adams-Franklin-Webster- 1221 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 006, 018, 047, 062, 074, 075, 084 AND 085... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 006 Smith and Fire Weather Zone 018 Osborne. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 047 Howard, Fire Weather Zone 062 Hall, Fire Weather Zone 074 Kearney, Fire Weather Zone 075 Adams, Fire Weather Zone 084 Franklin and Fire Weather Zone 085 Webster. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ KSZ005-017-NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-240000- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Phillips-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper- Phelps-Furnas-Harlan- 1221 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 039, 040, 046, 060, 061, 072, 073, 082 AND 083... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips and Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, Fire Weather Zone 040 Greeley, Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. 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. && $$ Hickford
624 WWUS83 KGID 231926 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 126 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 KSZ007-019-NEZ041-048-063-076-086-240000- /O.EXA.KGID.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Jewell-Mitchell-Nance-Merrick-Hamilton-Clay-Nuckolls- 126 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 007, 019, 041, 048, 063, 076 AND 086... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 007 Jewell and Fire Weather Zone 019 Mitchell. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 041 Nance, Fire Weather Zone 048 Merrick, Fire Weather Zone 063 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 076 Clay and Fire Weather Zone 086 Nuckolls. * WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * TIMING...Through 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ KSZ005-006-017-018-NEZ039-040-046-047-060>062-072>075-082>085- 240000- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Howard-Dawson- Buffalo-Hall-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin- Webster- 126 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 006, 017, 018, 039, 040, 046, 047, 060, 061, 062, 072, 073, 074, 075, 082, 083, 084 AND 085... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips, Fire Weather Zone 006 Smith, Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks and Fire Weather Zone 018 Osborne. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, Fire Weather Zone 040 Greeley, Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 047 Howard, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, Fire Weather Zone 062 Hall, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 074 Kearney, Fire Weather Zone 075 Adams, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas, Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan, Fire Weather Zone 084 Franklin and Fire Weather Zone 085 Webster. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition. 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. && $$
457 WWUS83 KGID 232359 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 559 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>086- 240100- /O.CAN.KGID.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance- Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-Gosper-Phelps- Kearney-Adams-Clay-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-Webster-Nuckolls- 559 PM CST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA AND NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Hastings has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Falling temperatures and wind speeds, along with increasing humidity, no longer pose a threat for extreme fire conditions. $$ Thies
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.