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.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma and 253 Kit Carson.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Sunday.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* 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.
Area Description:
Yuma; Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS