Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:59PM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area this afternoon. Due to the proximity of a surface low winds
have been slow to develop but are still forecast to through the
duration of this afternoon. Confidence is high enough to issue a
Red Flag Warning for Greeley, Wichita, Logan and Gove counties
while the Fire Weather Watch has been expanded into Sheridan,
Graham and Norton counties.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 028 Logan, 041 Greeley and
042 Wichita.
* TIMING...For today's Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM
CDT/ this evening. For Monday's Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM MDT
/noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each day.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent each day.
* 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:
Logan; Greeley; Wichita
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov