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Home Return to list Fire Weather Warning 0009 Issued by the Goodland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-24 13:19:21 642 WWUS83 KGLD 241918 RFWGLD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1218 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...Strong Winds Expected Wednesday... .Strong westerly winds will spread over the plains of Colorado and adjacent areas Wednesday afternoon. Strong winds, combined with very dry fuels will promote explosive fire growth. A strong cold front is expected to sweep across the area around sunset, shifting winds to the north-northeast making any ongoing fire control efforts difficult. COZ252-250930- /O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Yuma- 1218 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 252... 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 to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 252 Yuma. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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. && $$ COZ253-KSZ001-NEZ079-250930- /O.NEW.KGLD.FW.A.0007.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne KS-Dundy- 1218 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 /118 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026/ ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, AND 253... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 01:39:11 044 WWUS83 KGLD 250739 RFWGLD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 COZ253-KSZ001-NEZ079-251800- /O.UPG.KGLD.FW.A.0007.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne KS-Dundy- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /139 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, AND 253... 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/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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. && $$ COZ254-KSZ013-NEZ080-081-251800- /O.EXA.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Hitchcock-Red Willow- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /139 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 080, 081, AND 254... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. && $$ COZ252-251800- /O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Yuma- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 252... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 252 Yuma. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-25 01:39:11 044 WWUS83 KGLD 250739 RFWGLD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 COZ253-KSZ001-NEZ079-251800- /O.UPG.KGLD.FW.A.0007.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne KS-Dundy- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /139 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, AND 253... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. && $$ COZ254-KSZ013-NEZ080-081-251800- /O.EXA.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Hitchcock-Red Willow- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /139 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 080, 081, 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/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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. && $$ COZ252-251800- /O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Yuma- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 252... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 252 Yuma. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-25 01:39:11 044 WWUS83 KGLD 250739 RFWGLD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 COZ253-KSZ001-NEZ079-251800- /O.UPG.KGLD.FW.A.0007.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne KS-Dundy- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /139 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 079, AND 253... 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/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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. && $$ COZ254-KSZ013-NEZ080-081-251800- /O.EXA.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Hitchcock-Red Willow- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /139 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 080, 081, AND 254... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. && $$ COZ252-251800- /O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Yuma- 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 252... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 252 Yuma. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 06:39:40 117 WWUS83 KGLD 251239 RFWGLD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 539 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 .Strong westerly winds will spread over the plains of Colorado and adjacent areas Wednesday late Wednesday through the afternoon. Strong winds, combined with very dry fuels will promote the potential for rapid to extreme fire spread. The strongest winds are forecast across Yuma county through the mid afternoon before spreading east through the rest of the afternoon. A strong cold front is expected to sweep across the area around during the mid to late afternoon, shifting winds to the north- northwest making any ongoing fire control efforts difficult. High based showers and isolated storms may pose a dry lightning threat this afternoon as well along with gusty, erratic winds. COZ252>254-KSZ001-013-NEZ079>081-260200- /O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0009.260225T1800Z-260226T0200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Sherman-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- 539 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /639 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 252... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 013 Sherman, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 percent. * LIGHTNING...Isolated dry storms possible. Little rainfall amounts expected. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-25 19:59:32 175 WWUS83 KGLD 260159 RFWGLD URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 659 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 COZ252>254-KSZ001-013-NEZ079>081-260300- /O.EXP.KGLD.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260226T0200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Sherman-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- 659 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 /759 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 013, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253, AND 254... Relative humidity has improved and wind gusts continue to decline,therefore the warning has been allowed to expire. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||