Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 10:07AM MDT until March 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 9:07am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and
Saturday...
For today, winds are forecast to gradually increase and turn to
the west-southwest during the afternoon with gusts of 25-35 mph.
As soon as winds turn 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 noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 003 Decatur, 004 Norton,
015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 029 Gove and 081 Red Willow.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...South 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 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:
Decatur; Norton; Sheridan; Graham; Gove; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov