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High Wind Watch
Issued: 11:14 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the late morning through the mid afternoon hours. Blowing dust is possible as well leading to some dust storm conditions across the area. 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:37 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, 080, 081, 252, AND 253... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, 080, 081, 252, AND 253... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...For Sunday, southwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph gusting up to 30 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 7:37 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, 080, 081, 252, AND 253... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, 080, 081, 252, AND 253... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...For Sunday, southwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph gusting up to 30 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&
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