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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:15 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MST /8 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013, 014, 015, 016, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253, AND 254... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 7 AM MST /8 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday. * 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...From 7 AM MST /8 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Explosive 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: 5:59 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday. * 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...Two rounds of strong winds are forecast. The first is Wednesday evening as a front passes, the second is shortly after sunrise Thursday morning. Do not lower your guard due to the brief lull in the winds! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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