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Red Flag Warning 5, NWS Hastings, NE

March 5, 20218 counties in Nebraska; Phillips County, Kansas

NWS Hastings, NE issued this red flag warning at Mar 5, 2021, 9:10 PM CST for 8 counties in Nebraska; Phillips County, Kansas. It took effect at Mar 6, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 7 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
Mar 5, 2021, 9:10 PM CST (03:10 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 6, 2021, 6:58 PM CST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Hastings, NE

Counties Phillips County, KS, Buffalo County, NE, Dawson County, NE, Furnas County, NE, Gosper County, NE, Harlan County, NE, Phelps County, NE, Sherman County, NE, Valley County, NE

The radar

The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:13 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 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 114 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2021-03-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2021-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2813 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

947 
WWUS83 KGID 060310
RFWGID

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
910 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021

...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY...

NEZ060-072-082-061200-
/O.UPG.KGID.FW.A.0003.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0005.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
Dawson-Gosper-Furnas-
910 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CST SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 060,
072 AND 082...

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 7 PM CST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, 
  Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper and Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday from noon until 7 pm.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ039-046-061-073-083-061200-
/O.NEW.KGID.FW.A.0004.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
Valley-Sherman-Buffalo-Phelps-Harlan-
910 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 039, 046, 061, 073 AND 083...

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, 
  Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, 
  Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday from noon until 7 pm.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

Thies
4 follow-up statements
964 
WWUS83 KGID 060852
RFWGID

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
252 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Today...

NEZ039-046-061-073-083-061700-
/O.UPG.KGID.FW.A.0004.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KGID.FW.W.0005.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
Valley-Sherman-Buffalo-Phelps-Harlan-
252 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
039, 046, 061, 073 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 today to 7 PM CST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, 
  Fire Weather Zone 046 Sherman, Fire Weather Zone 061 Buffalo, 
  Fire Weather Zone 073 Phelps and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TIMING...From noon until 7 pm today.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ005-061700-
/O.EXA.KGID.FW.W.0005.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
Phillips-
252 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
005...

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 7 PM CST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TIMING...From noon until 7 pm today.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ060-072-082-061700-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0005.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
Dawson-Gosper-Furnas-
252 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 060, 072 AND 082...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 060 Dawson, 
  Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper and Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TIMING...From noon until 7 pm today.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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.

&&

$$
305 
WWUS83 KGID 060854
RFWGID

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
254 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Today...

KSZ005-NEZ039-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-062100-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0005.210306T1800Z-210307T0100Z/
Phillips-Valley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas-
Harlan-
254 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 005, 039, 046, 060, 061, 072, 073, 082 AND 083...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips. In 
  Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, 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...From noon until 7 pm today.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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.

&&

$$
952 
WWUS83 KGID 061952
RFWGID

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
152 PM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Today...

KSZ005-NEZ039-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-070100-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210307T0100Z/
Phillips-Valley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas-
Harlan-
152 PM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005,
039, 046, 060, 061, 072, 073, 082 AND 083...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips. In 
  Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 039 Valley, 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...From noon until 7 pm today.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if 
  engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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
755 
WWUS83 KGID 070058
RFWGID

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
658 PM CST Sat Mar 6 2021


KSZ005-NEZ039-046-060-061-072-073-082-083-070200-
/O.CAN.KGID.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210307T0100Z/
Phillips-Valley-Sherman-Dawson-Buffalo-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas-
Harlan-
658 PM CST Sat Mar 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Hastings has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning.

Breezy south winds will continue overnight, but relative humidity
values have risen above 30 percent and will continue to climb this
evening.

$$

Thies

The office that day

Everything else NWS Hastings, NE issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 9:10 PM CSTFire Weather WatchGIDBuffalo, Harlan, Phelps, Sherman, Valley6 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Nebraska, 2021Red Flag Warnings in Kansas, 2021Every red flag warning in 2021

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.