Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 12:58PM MDT until April 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather This Afternoon...
.Winds from the south this afternoon and early evening are
forecast to be around 15-25 MPH sustained with gusts up to 35 MPH. RH
values will dry to around 15% as temperatures warm into the 70s.
Overnight gusts are forecast to be around 25-35 MPH, but RH values
will climb to over 50%, allowing some mild recovery. Friday
morning, a strong cold front will move through the area. Behind
the front, winds from the northwest will be gusting in the 30-50
MPH range most of the day. In the afternoon, RH values will drop
into the mid teens.
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley,
042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM
CDT/ this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon
MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday.
* WINDS...Today, southerly at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph. Tomorrow, northwesterly 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today, around 15 percent. Tomorrow, in the
low to mid teens.
* 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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