Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 9:19AM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002
Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 016 Graham, 079 Dundy, 080
Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 252 Yuma.
* TIMING...From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM MDT
/8 PM CDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
Instruction:
Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass
or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains
to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Area Description:
Yuma; Cheyenne; Rawlins; Decatur; Norton; Graham; Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: