Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 17 at 12:37AM MDT until March 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:37pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...Warm, Dry and Windy Conditions Expected Tuesday...
.Dry conditions will continue across the region over the next
several days. Today, winds from the northwest will increase to 15
to 25 mph in the afternoon, with gusts around 35 mph. The winds,
combined with continued very dry conditions will allow for the
rapid spread and growth of any fires. Wednesday, RH values are
forecast to drop into the low to mid teens as westerly winds gust
around 25 to 30 MPH.
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 this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and
low relative humidity is in effect from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red
Willow.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to
8 PM CDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
Area Description:
Hitchcock; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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