Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 10:48AM MDT until April 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 9:48am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002
Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace,
079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit
Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest at 15 to 25 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; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne; Cheyenne; Rawlins; Decatur; Norton; Sherman; Wallace; Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: