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 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy,
080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 252 Yuma.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/
this morning to 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 45 mph today.
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 MPH Wednesday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 percent today and low as 12
percent Wednesday.
* 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov