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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 1:33 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Thursday and northwest winds 30-40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 1:33 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Thursday and northwest winds 30-40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 10:31 PM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. 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. &&
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