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Fire Warning
Issued: 6:17 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE Yuma County Emergency Management. Fire Weather Alert evacuation notice. If a wildfire is approaching your area, please evacuate immediately to the designated shelter below: Joes and Kirk area, evacuate to the Grassroots Center. Wray and Eckley area evacuate to Wray City Hall. Yuma area, evacuate to Yuma High School. Follow instructions from local authorities and do not delay evacuation if advised. Please drive slowly with your flasher on.
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:11 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 1030 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 900 AM THURSDAY... The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...eastern Yuma and Kit Carson Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Wray, Vernon, Idalia, and Burlington. WHEN...1030 PM Wednesday December 17 to 900 AM Thursday December 18 IMPACTS...Smoke from multiple wildfires will impact eastern portions of Yuma and Kit Carson Counties Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Moderate to heavy smoke is expected in areas downwind of these fires, including along Highway 385 south of Wray and along I-70 near Burlington. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:38 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013, 014, 015, 016, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:15 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...0 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to blowing dust. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Blowing Dust Warning
Issued: 5:15 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...0 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to blowing dust. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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