Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 11:28AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area this afternoon. The strongest of the winds are forecast to
occur during the mid afternoon hours. Breezier winds are forecast
to occur Monday along with lower humidity values. Confidence is
high enough to issue a Red Flag Warning for Greeley, Wichita,
Logan and Gove counties while the Fire Weather Watch has been
expanded into Sheridan, Graham and Norton counties.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas,
027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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:
Kit Carson County; Cheyenne; Sherman; Thomas; Wallace
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: