Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 11:48AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
Wind gusts up to 35 mph are forecast for today in the Red Flag
Warning area but the strongest winds may be a bit more sporadic
than what was initially anticipated. A period of northwesterly
winds early this afternoon may occur across Logan and Gove
counties. For the Fire Weather Watch Tuesday. Highest confidence
in multiple hours of critical conditions is across Cheyenne county
Colorado and Greeley county. Other counties, especially further
east are more questionable due to the positioning of a developing
low pressure system. If the low sets up to far south then winds
may not be as strong.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan
and 016 Graham.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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:
Norton; Sheridan; Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov