Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 5:41PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Friday...
. A strong cold front will move through the area. Behind the
front, winds from the northwest will be gusting in the 30-50 MPH
range most of the day. In the afternoon, RH values will drop into
the mid teens.
The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning for this afternoon and evening. A Red Flag Warning
remains in effect for Friday afternoon and evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley,
042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/
Friday.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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; Wallace; Greeley; Wichita
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov