Severe Weather Alerts

Severe Weather Alerts

Nebraska

Fire Weather Watch (Severe)

Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY...

.Strong winds from the north-northwest, with gusts up to 45 MPH
Thursday and 65 MPH Friday along with humidity values in the mid
teens will create critical fire weather conditions. Areas along
and between I-70 and U.S. 40, and west of KS 27 will see critical
conditions Thursday, but this area of concern may grow over the
next 36 hours. Friday, widespread critical fire weather conditions
are likely, represented by GFDI values largely being above 40
with eastern Colorado hitting 100+ GFDI values.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur,
004 Norton, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 029 Gove, 079 Dundy, 080
Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow.

* TIMING...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

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.

Start Time

1/14/2026 4:29 PM

End Time

1/15/2026 7:00 AM

High Wind Watch (Severe)

Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest
and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

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.

Start Time

1/14/2026 4:31 PM

End Time

1/15/2026 7:15 AM

Buffalo; Dawson; Furnas; Gosper; Greeley; Howard; Phelps; Sherman; Valley

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Valley, Buffalo, Dawson, Furnas,
Gosper, and Phelps Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could damage trees. Localized power
outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow showers, combined with the winds,
may cause localized visibility reductions and additional travel
issues on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Start Time

1/14/2026 2:37 PM

End Time

1/15/2026 6:00 AM

Arthur; Blaine; Boyd; Brown; Chase; Custer; Deuel; Eastern Cherry; Frontier; Garden; Garfield; Grant; Hayes; Holt; Hooker; Keith; Keya Paha; Lincoln; Logan; Loup; McPherson; Perkins; Rock; Sheridan; Thomas; Western Cherry; Wheeler

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest,
and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Start Time

1/14/2026 2:01 PM

End Time

1/15/2026 4:00 AM

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