Red Flag Warning issued for western Nebraska, southeast Wyoming Monday

The Fire Weather Watch for Monday has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning across western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming. Temperatures in the 70s, low humidity and wind gusts up to 55 mph could create dangerous fire conditions.

March 8, 2026Updated: March 9, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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State

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8 hrs 6 mins ago

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

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Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

18 hrs 15 mins ago

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

22 hrs 8 mins ago

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

April 13th 2026, 3:43 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

April 13th 2026, 3:29 AM UTC

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

April 12th 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

April 12th 2026, 5:05 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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