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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Goodland, KS
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.
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2:15 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | GLD | Dundy | 16 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.