Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 12:06AM MDT until April 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:06pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather This Afternoon...
.Dry conditions and strengthening SSW to S winds on the eastern
periphery of a deepening low pressure system will foster critical
fire weather conditions across portions of eastern Colorado and
northwest Kansas this afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley,
042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/
this evening.
* WINDS...South to SSW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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.
Area Description:
Kit Carson County; Cheyenne; Wallace; Greeley; Wichita
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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