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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:24 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 027, 028, 041, 042, 253, AND 254... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Wednesday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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. &&
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