Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 17 at 1:15AM MDT until March 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 12:15am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
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.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman
and 253 Kit Carson.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
Instruction:
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:
Kit Carson County; Rawlins; Sherman
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov