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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Goodland, KS

September 29, 2024Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska

NWS Goodland, KS issued this red flag warning at Sep 29, 2024, 11:39 AM MDT for Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It took effect at Sep 30, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 29, 2024, 11:39 AM MDT (17:39 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 30, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Sep 30, 2024, 6:33 PM MDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 113 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2024-09-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2024-09-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -92 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2524 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
4 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-67 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

966 
WWUS83 KGLD 291739
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1139 AM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...Critical fire weather conditions are expected today...

.The combination of relative humidity readings below 15 percent
and southerly winds gusting 25 to 35 mph will produce critical
fire weather conditions in the Red Flag Warning area.

NEZ079-300145-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240930T0000Z/
Dundy-
1139 AM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001,
013, 079, 252, 253, AND 254...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 079...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 7 PM MDT Monday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 079 Dundy.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 93.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NEZ080-081-300145-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
1239 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 080 AND
081...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red 
  Willow.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* Temperatures...Up to 83.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ252>254-KSZ001-013-300000-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240930T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-
1139 AM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024 /1239 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 001, 013, 079, 252, 253, AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 013 Sherman, 
  252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.

* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 92.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
7 follow-up statements
361 
WWUS83 KGLD 292358 AAA
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
558 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024

.Very dry antecedent conditions and breezy north winds 
accompanying and following a dry cold frontal passage will foster 
critical fire weather conditions on Monday.

NEZ079-301500-
/O.EXP.KGLD.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-
558 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
079...

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 079...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 079 Dundy.

* WINDS...North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Ranging from the mid 70s to lower 80s. 
  Temperatures may fall during the late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Extreme and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires 
  that start 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>254-KSZ001-013-300100-
/O.EXP.KGLD.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240930T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-
558 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024 /658 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
001, 013, 252, 253, AND 254...

Critical fire weather conditions are no longer expected.

$$

NEZ080-081-301500-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
658 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
080 AND 081...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red 
  Willow.

* WINDS...North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Ranging from the mid 70s to lower 80s. 
  Temperatures may fall during the late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Extreme and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires
  that start 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
002 
WWUS83 KGLD 300007
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
607 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024

.Dry antecedent conditions and breezy north winds accompanying 
and following a dry cold frontal passage will foster critical fire
weather conditions on Monday.

NEZ079>081-301815-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
607 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024 /707 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO
7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 079, 080, AND 081...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock 
  and 081 Red Willow.

* WINDS...North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s to lower 80s. Temperatures may fall 
  during the late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Extreme and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires 
  that start may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light southwesterly winds will abruptly
  shift to the north and increase to 20 to 30 mph in association
  with a dry cold frontal passage during the late morning or early
  afternoon. Breezy north to northeast winds will persist through
  sunset Monday evening.

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
843 
WWUS83 KGLD 300435 AAA
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1035 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024

.Exceptionally dry antecedent conditions and breezy north winds 
accompanying and following a dry cold frontal passage will foster 
critical fire weather conditions on Monday.

NEZ079>081-010100-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
1035 PM MDT Sun Sep 29 2024 /1135 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO
7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 079, 080, AND 081...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock 
  and 081 Red Willow.

* WINDS...North at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s to lower 80s. Temperatures may fall 
  during the late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Extreme and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires 
  that start may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light southwesterly winds will abruptly
  shift to the north and increase to 20 to 30 mph in association
  with a dry cold frontal passage during the late morning. Breezy
  north to northeast winds will persist through sunset.

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
862 
WWUS83 KGLD 300830
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
230 AM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024


NEZ079>081-301800-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
230 AM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024 /330 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/
TODAY TO 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 079, 080, AND 081...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock 
  and 081 Red Willow.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...77 to 82.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light southwesterly winds will abruptly 
  shift to the north and increase to 20 to 30 mph in association 
  with a dry cold frontal passage during the late morning. 
  Breezy north to northeast winds will persist through sunset.

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
413 
WWUS83 KGLD 301503
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
903 AM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024

NEZ079>081-010100-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.240930T1800Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
903 AM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024 /1003 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 079, 080, AND 081...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock 
  and 081 Red Willow.

* WINDS...North 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 16 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light southwesterly winds will abruptly 
  shift to the north and increase to 20 to 30 mph in association 
  with a dry cold frontal passage during the late morning. 
  Breezy north to northeast winds will persist through sunset.

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
791 
WWUS83 KGLD 301934
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
134 PM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Tuesday for Kit
Carson and Yuma counties...

NEZ079>081-010100-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
134 PM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024 /234 PM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 079, 080, AND 081...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock 
  and 081 Red Willow.

* WINDS...North 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

COZ252-253-010100-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.A.0017.241001T1800Z-241002T0100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-
134 PM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 252 AND 253...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma and 253 Kit Carson.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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
827 
WWUS83 KGLD 010033
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
633 PM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Tuesday for Kit
Carson and Yuma counties...

NEZ079>081-010145-
/O.CAN.KGLD.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241001T0100Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
633 PM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024 /733 PM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 079, 080, AND 081...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning.

Temperatures have begun to decrease since peak heating earlier
today. Dewpoints are rising as well, resulting in increased 
humidity values over the Warning area, going above criteria while
winds are slowly decreasing as well, prompting cancellation.

$$

COZ252-253-011200-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0017.241001T1800Z-241002T0100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-
633 PM MDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 252 AND 253...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma and 253 Kit Carson.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 29, 2:15 AM MDTRed Flag WarningGLDDundy16 hr

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Sources

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