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High Winds, Low Humidity Bring Fire Danger To Central Plains

February 17, 2026Updated: February 17, 2026, 5:36 pm ESTPublished: February 17, 2026, 5:36 pm EST

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.

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