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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:56 PM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ TO 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ FRIDAY FOR WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 014, 015, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, AND 081... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for winds, low relative humidity and dry conditions, which is in effect from 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow. * TIMING...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:43 PM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 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 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Friday. * 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... Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&
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