Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 1:23PM MDT until April 27 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 12:23pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 11:00pm
Description:
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions for portions of the Tri State
area Sunday and Monday...
.A surface trough over central Colorado on Sunday, combined with
high pressure east, will create a strong southwesterly gradient
over Colorado allowing for dry conditions and low humidity. On
Monday, westerly downslope flow sets up along/south of Highway 40
allowing for dry conditions and gusty winds.
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 MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative
humidity is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 254 Cheyenne.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT
Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for
Sunday. West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph for Monday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 12 percent for both Sunday
and Monday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
Area Description:
Cheyenne
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS