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‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ For CO, NE, KS

February 17, 2026

Red flag warnings are in place from South Dakota to Texas with a particularly dangerous situation (PDS) in place for northeast Colorado, western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas, which includes North Platte. This PDS alert is rarely issued and indicates that if a fire were to start, it could spread very rapidly due to low relative humidity and very strong winds. Here’s what you need to know.