Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 1:31AM MDT until March 13 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:31am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday...
For today, winds are forecast to gradually increase and turn to
the southwest during the afternoon with gusts of 25-35 mph
forecast. As soon as winds turn to the southwest a quick
temperature increase is forecast to occur as well into the 70s for
the counties in the Red Flag Warning. Saturday, a more prolonged
period of southwesterly winds is forecast leading to even warmer
temperatures. Winds are forecast to gradually increase through the
day. There is concern that cloud cover could impact the magnitude
of winds; if that is not the case then winds could be stronger
than forecast.
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma and 253 Kit Carson.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each day.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent Friday and as low as 9
percent Saturday.
* 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:
Yuma; Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov