Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 10:55AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson
and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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:
Yuma; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: