Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

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Note: Extreme fire danger does not necessarily mean Red Flag Warning Criteria has been met. Check the local NWS office for the area of concern for additional information.

Red Flag Warning Criteria (effective 11/2/2022)

Issued for any of the combinations below.

20 mph sustained winds or frequent gusts to 30 mph for 2 hours or more. RH of 20% or less for 2 hours or more (3 hourly observations in a row). Fuel status supportive for extreme fire growth.	25 mph sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 mph for 2 hours or more. RH of 25% or less for 2 hours or more (3 hourly observations in a row). Fuel status supportive for extreme fire growth.	When there is a greater than 15% coverage of dry lightning with critical fuels.
Issued in scenarios with strong wind and critical fuels, even if RH values are greater than traditional thresholds (e g. curing values > 80%, after the first hard freeze in fall and prior to widespread spring green-up). This is especially true when daytime temperatures approach record values with ample sunshine, RH commonly below 50%, and frequent wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Historically, these scenarios produce extreme fire behavior.

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Next Day Forecasts	Forecast Fire Danger \| 10 Minute Average Wind 24-hr Precipitation \| Temperatures \| Relative Humidity 4-panel: Wind, Rain, Temp, RH
USA RAWS Climate Archive	WRCC (Western Region Climatic Center, RAWS only)
Area Upper Air Soundings	Omaha, NE \| North Platte, NE \| Topeka, KS
SPC Surface Map	Central US Surface Map
WPC Surface Maps	Latest Surface Analysis \| Day 1 Forecast \| Day 2 Forecast \| Day 3 Forecast