Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 8:02PM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slick and treacherous road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. A combination of the strong winds and heavy snow
High Wind Watch issued March 17 at 8:00PM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If the front bringing the strong winds can move through quicker then blowing dust may accompany the frontal passage. Blowing snow leading to some whiteout conditions is forecast through the duration of the high winds as well.
Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 6:51PM MDT until March 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions on Tuesday, along with a wind shift to the northwest during the late afternoon into the evening hours.... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that
Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 11:36PM MDT until March 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Expected Over Portions of Northwest Kansas on Tuesday... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop are likely to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended this afternoon.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 16 at 9:36PM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to transition to snow Tuesday night after sunset. Strong winds gusting to 55 mph will be possible during the rain
Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 1:03AM MDT until March 16 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/
Fire Weather Watch issued March 15 at 6:16PM MDT until March 16 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 2:30AM MDT until March 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Critical fire weather conditions are expected over portions of the region this afternoon... .The combination of northerly winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range and minimum relative humidity around 14 percent will create critical fire weather conditions in the warning area. All outdoor burning should be avoided. The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 9:41AM MDT until March 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* 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...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust dropping visibility from 1-3 miles is possible from the late
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 1:28AM CDT until March 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
* 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 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * 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.