Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 10:08PM MDT until April 24 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 9:08pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Friday...
.Winds are forecast to be the strongest starting during the early
afternoon and peaking during the mid to late afternoon hours. The
relative worst and longest duration of the conditions are
forecast to be west of Highway 385. There is a less than 10%
chance of dry lightning or virga leading to erratic wind gusts
during the late afternoon hours.
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson
and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* LIGHTNING...Possible during late afternoon.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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