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.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 028 Logan and 029 Gove.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 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:
Logan; Gove
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov