Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 17 at 11:58AM MDT until March 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
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.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, 080, 081, AND 252...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy,
080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 252 Yuma.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday
afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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:
Yuma; Cheyenne; Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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