Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 1:32AM MDT until June 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:32am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN COLORADO...
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 9 PM MDT this evening. 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Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 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:
Yuma; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov