Red Flag Warning for Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest Until 7 PM MDT
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest until 7 PM MDT today due to wind and low relative humidity, with outdoor burning not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest and a portion of Wyoming until 7 PM MDT today, October 9, 2026. This warning, issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, signifies severe fire weather conditions.
Southwest winds between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, combined with relative humidity levels between 14 to 22 percent, create a high risk for rapid fire spread. Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period.
Additionally, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026, for the Nebraska Panhandle and Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin areas (Fire Weather Zone 434). During this watch, southwest winds are expected to be 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, and relative humidity between 15 to 20 percent.
Officials and fire crews in the field should be advised of this Red Flag Warning.
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