High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 8:12PM MDT until March 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 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/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust dropping visibility from 1-3
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 3:18AM CDT until March 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 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 Friday morning through Friday 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.
High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 8:00PM MDT until March 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 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 Friday morning through Friday 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.
Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 7:56PM MDT until March 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Widespread Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday... .The combination of southerly winds gusting up to 40 mph and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions across the entire Tri-State area Thursday. All outdoor burning should be avoided. * 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 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday.
Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 2:30AM MDT until March 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Widespread Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday... .The combination of southerly winds gusting up to 40 mph and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions across the entire Tri-State area Thursday. 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 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. 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
Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 8:05PM MDT until March 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Widespread Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast... .Southerly winds gusting up to 45 mph are forecast through the afternoon hours Thursday. The winds along with warm temperatures in the mid 70s and humidity values falling into the teens will result in very high to extreme grassland fire danger which may lead to rapidly spreading and difficult to control fires. * 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
Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 2:35AM MDT until March 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita. * TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued March 9 at 8:00PM MDT until March 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita. * TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. * WINDS...West at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 10:31PM MST until March 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Blizzard Warning issued March 3 at 10:31PM MST until March 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.