Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 4:59AM MST until March 5 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 3:59am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Thursday...
.Critical fire weather conditions associated with breezy south
winds and very low humidity are forecast behind a pronounced
dryline Thursday afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley, 253 Kit Carson
and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM MST this evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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:
Kit Carson County; Cheyenne; Greeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov