High Wind Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS

607 
WWUS73 KGLD 170059
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
559 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-171200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Goodland, Grinnell, Burlington, Sharon
Springs, Grainfield, Tribune, Oakley, Colby, Leoti, Yuma,
Cheyenne Wells, Arapahoe, Quinter, and Wray
559 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 /659 PM CST Mon Feb 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO 
5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and 
  northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday.

* 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...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the 
  late morning through the mid afternoon hours. Strong sustained 
  winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

KSZ001-002-171200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.A.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-
Including the cities of Bird City, St. Francis, and Atwood
659 PM CST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cheyenne and Rawlins Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

JRM

018 
WWUS73 KGLD 170740
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
140 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

KSZ001-002-170845-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.A.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-
Including the cities of Atwood, St. Francis, and Bird City
140 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Have opted to not upgrade the High Wind Watch for Cheyenne and 
Rawlins counties due to low confidence in wind gusts and coverage in 
excess of 58 mph; therefore the High Wind Watch has been cancelled. 
Nevertheless wind gusts of 50-55 mph are still forecast with 
sustained winds around 30 mph.

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-172200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Leoti, Colby, Cheyenne Wells,
Yuma, Tribune, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Goodland, Burlington,
Sharon Springs, Grainfield, and Wray
1240 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /140 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ 
THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and 
  northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM 
  CST/ this afternoon.

* 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...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the 
  late morning through the early to mid afternoon hours. Strong 
  sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon. A 
  brief lull in winds is possible before a another surge of strong 
  to damaging winds during the mid to late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

Trigg

258 
WWUS73 KGLD 171157
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
457 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-172200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Leoti, Colby, Cheyenne Wells,
Yuma, Tribune, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Goodland, Burlington,
Sharon Springs, Grainfield, and Wray
457 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /557 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ 
THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and 
  northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM 
  CST/ this afternoon.

* 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...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the 
  late morning through the early to mid afternoon hours. Strong 
  sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon. A 
  brief lull in winds is possible before a another surge of strong 
  to damaging winds during the mid to late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

Trigg

586 
WWUS73 KGLD 171303
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
603 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.260217T1700Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Colby, Leoti, Quinter, Goodland, Oakley,
Grinnell, Sharon Springs, Grainfield, Arapahoe, Wray, Burlington,
Cheyenne Wells, Yuma, and Tribune
603 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /703 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ 
THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and 
  northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM 
  CST/ this afternoon.

* 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...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the 
  late morning through the early to mid afternoon hours. Strong 
  sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon. A 
  brief lull in winds is possible before a another surge of strong 
  to damaging winds during the mid to late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

Vincent

470 
WWUS73 KGLD 171705
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1005 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ013-180000-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0003.260217T1705Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-
Including the cities of Goodland, Arapahoe, Yuma, Burlington,
Wray, and Cheyenne Wells
1005 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. In 
  Kansas, Sherman County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ001-180000-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0003.260217T1705Z-260218T0000Z/
Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Bird City and St. Francis
1105 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

&&

$$

KSZ014-027>029-041-042-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Quinter, Leoti, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Colby, Oakley, Tribune, and Sharon Springs
1105 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /1005 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Thomas, Gove, Greeley, Logan, Wallace, and Wichita 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

JRM

147 
WWUS73 KGLD 171850
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1250 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

KSZ001-180000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Cheyenne-
Including the cities of St. Francis and Bird City
1250 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, numerous plumes 
  of blowing dust will continue. Brownout conditions are anticipated 
  up to five miles downwind of the source of each plume.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NEZ079-180000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Dundy-
Including the cities of Benkelman
1150 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Numerous plumes of blowing dust will continue. Brownout 
  conditions are anticipated up to five miles downwind of the source 
  of each plume.

* WHERE...Dundy County.widespread blowing dust and brown out 
  conditions.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ013-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-
Including the cities of Cheyenne Wells, Wray, Arapahoe,
Burlington, Goodland, and Yuma
1150 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning,  numerous plumes of blowing 
  dust will continue. Brownout conditions are anticipated up to five 
  miles downwind of the source of each plume. For the High Wind 
  Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. In 
  Kansas, Sherman County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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...Visibility will be highly variable and change 
  rapidly over short distances!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ014-027>029-041-042-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Quinter, Grainfield, Grinnell, Sharon
Springs, Oakley, Colby, Tribune, and Leoti
1250 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /1150 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Thomas, Gove, Greeley, Logan, Wallace, and Wichita 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

&&

$$

JRM

215 
WWUS73 KGLD 171931
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
131 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

KSZ014-027>029-041-042-180000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Quinter, Leoti, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Colby, Oakley, Tribune, and Sharon Springs
131 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /1231 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Thomas, Gove, Greeley, Logan, Wallace, and Wichita 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ002-180000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Rawlins-
Including the cities of Atwood
131 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.

* WHERE...Rawlins County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-
Including the cities of Goodland, Arapahoe, Bird City, Yuma,
Burlington, Wray, Cheyenne Wells, and St. Francis
1231 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /131 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. In 
  Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NEZ079-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Dundy-
Including the cities of Benkelman
1231 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.

* WHERE...Dundy County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

&&

$$

JRM

796 
WWUS73 KGLD 171952
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1252 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-014-027>029-041-042-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Quinter, Goodland, Arapahoe, Bird City,
Leoti, Grinnell, Yuma, Burlington, Grainfield, Wray, Colby,
Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Oakley, Tribune, and Sharon Springs
1252 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /152 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, several plumes of dust are 
  ongoing across the warned area. Brownout conditions are expected 
  near these plumes extending several miles downstream of the source 
  region. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and 
  northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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...Be especially cautious near open fields in 
  areas where the wind is perpendicular to the road. These locations 
  are especially vulnerable to significant dust plumes and should be 
  approached with extreme caution. If possible, avoid travel until 
  winds subside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ002-NEZ079-180000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Rawlins-Dundy-
Including the cities of Benkelman and Atwood
152 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /1252 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Rawlins County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying 
indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust 
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung 
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related 
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with 
pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

&&

$$

JRM

607 
WWUS73 KGLD 180001
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
501 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-014-027>029-041-042-180115-
/O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Quinter, Goodland, Arapahoe, Bird City,
Leoti, Grinnell, Yuma, Burlington, Grainfield, Wray, Colby,
Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Oakley, Tribune, and Sharon Springs
501 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /601 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished across the warning area and will continue to 
weaken tonight.  Additionally as the winds weaken the threat for 
blowing dust will end.

$$

KSZ002-NEZ079-180115-
/O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
Rawlins-Dundy-
Including the cities of Benkelman and Atwood
601 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 /501 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished across the warning area and will continue to 
weaken tonight.  Additionally as the winds weaken the threat for 
blowing dust will end.

$$

JRM

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
422 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Fire Weather Watch upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday
  for the entire area. High Wind Watch remains with the addition
  of Gove county.

- Potentially dangerous fire weather conditions on Tuesday. Very
  dry conditions and winds gusting over 60 mph will create
  conditions favorable for explosive fire growth.

- Blowing dust will likely reduce air quality in eastern
  Colorado and adjacent areas on Tuesday. Low visibility due to
  dust plumes may also hinder travel.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 211 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

Mainly zonal mid level flow is moving across the area with some
mountain induced cirrus streaming across northern portions of
the forecast area. A surface low is starting to develop across
the area which is clearing out clouds and leading to shifting
winds. Monday, another mild day is in store with most of the are
forecast in the upper 60s to low 70s. Low humidity values are
forecast in the mid teens to low 20s along and west of Highway
25 to the low 30s further east. Currently concern for fire
weather is pretty low as we are forecast to be in the axis of
the surface trough. A developing surface low across southeast
Colorado may bring an hour or two of gusts of 20-25 mph that
could lead to localized critical conditions to western portions
of the Colorado counties. Agree with the previous forecast
package discussion that opting to hold off on a Red Flag Warning
seems to be the correct way to go with the limited coverage and
marginal nature of the winds. Also do have concern that the
strongest winds would not arrive until around 21Z which further
decreases confidence that even if critical conditions were to
occur that multiple hours would be very tough to come by given
the time of the year and the earlier start time of the nocturnal
inversion setting in. Southeasterly winds are also forecast to
be in place which further lowers my confidence in fire concerns
as this typically keep humidity from fully falling.

Monday night winds are forecast to shift to the southwest and
increase to around 10-15 mph with some gusts around 25 mph. This
is forecast to lead to warmer low temperatures in the upper 30s
to mid 40s.

Tuesday continues to be the day of interest as a potential
multi hazard event with dangerous fire weather, strong to
damaging winds and blowing dust. Very warm temperatures with
near record highs forecast in the mid 60s to low 80s are
forecast.I would not be surprised at all if they continue to
increase due to the southwesterly "furnace winds" being in place
but some upper level cirrus that some guidance is starting to
pick up on may mitigate exactly how warm some locations could
get. Some of the higher end forecast guidance suggests upper 80s
to low 90s would be the realm of possibility especially for
eastern counties.

Starting with the wind, a High Wind Watch remains in effect for
along and west of Kansas Highway 25 plus with the latest
addition of Gove county. I did contemplate upgrading western
portions of the watch (along and west of the Colorado/Kansas
border) but opted to hold off due to a weaker signal for 50+
knot wind gusts as seen in the 00Z HREF. The max gusts in that
guidance actually only shows spotty 60 mph wind gusts favoring
southern portions of the forecast area. Other deterministic
guidance has weakened the ceiling of the wind potential as well
which has dropped my confidence some in 60+ mph winds to around
55-65%. With that said at least for the past high wind events
over the past few months, shorter range guidance has been a bit
slower to pick up on the high wind signal versus the GFS for
example which has a deeper mixing bias (mixing heights remain
around 8000-10000' AGL) where a 50-60 knot jet does lie.
Overall, have opted to hold off on upgrading the watch to ensure
that the shorter range guidance isn't picking up on something.
Did also notice that ECMWF ensembles where suggesting more of a
broad low development across Nebraska which could impact the
strength of the winds as well.

Timing of the winds, the strongest is currently forecast to
occur starting around 9am MT into the early afternoon when the
850mb jet is forecast to be its strongest. Sustained winds of
40-50 mph forecast. This jet is forecast to weaken some into the
afternoon but when mixing really deepens more sporadic gusts of
60-65 mph may occur. A cold front is forecast to move west to
east across the area during the afternoon shifting winds to the
west, 06Z HRRR and 03Z RAP has increased 3 hour pressure rises
to around 6 mb which is higher than what was being seen last
night. If this is the case could potentially see another surge
of damaging winds. 06Z HRRR has a similar jet around the
10000-15000' AGL compared to the 00Z GFS but the HRRR is a
little more shallow which if it were to verify then wind gusts
around 70 mph could occur. Confidence in that currently is
around 20-30%. Breezy to gusty winds are forecast to continue as
well through the evening with gusts of 30-40 mph.

The next of the multiple hazards is fire weather. This perhaps
is the most concerning of the hazards. With the warm
temperatures and winds talked about above one should be able to
assume that critical fire weather is a concern. The ceiling for
this event is extremely concerning for a spring set up let alone
mid February standards. A combination of near record to record
highs, low dew points falling into the single digits during the
afternoon RH falling at least into the low teens and damaging
wind gusts sets the area up for a high end fire weather day and
volatile environment for fire spread. The area of greatest
concern is currently along and west of Highway 25 where the
higher wind gusts are forecast to occur. Confidence is very high
to almost a near certainty in multiple hours of critical fire
weather occurring which is the reasoning for the CWA wide
upgrade to a Red Flag Warning. Please note that the start time
has moved up an hour to 17Z due to the threat of the strong to
damaging winds starting and humidity already forecast to be
around 20% and falling. A potential fail point to the ceiling of
the event could be the signal for some cirrus developing off of
the mountains which could keep temperatures a little bit cooler
than forecast and impact how strong wind gusts could get.

Dust, plumes of blowing dust due to the southwest winds are
possible during the late morning through the mid afternoon due
to the initial surge of dry air. As mixing heights increase
current thinking is that surface visibilities should improve as
more of a haze develops. A caveat to this however is if with the
initial cold front that shifts winds to the west from the north
west that a wall of dust could form. Confidence in this has
increased a little bit to around 10-15% with the stronger
pressure rises seen with the 06Z HRRR and 03Z RAP. Was also
noticing on the 2-2.5km lapse rates on the 03Z RAP an area of
lower 2-2.5km lapse rates moving along with the front which
could be an indicator of this potential. Even so, the 2-2.5km
lapse rates were still around 7-7.5 c/km. If mixing heights were
not around 10000'AGL then overall concern for a wall of dust
would be higher. 00Z GFS was suggesting an area along and and
south of roughly Wild Horse to Goodland from around 16-20Z that
may be the most favorable for blowing dust before mixing heights
deepen greatly where there could be some potential for longer
duration plumes due lower 2-2.5km lapse rates and increasing
0-2km lapse rates.

Tuesday night and into Wednesday colder air is forecast to move
into the area as low temperatures are forecast to fall below
freezing for the majority of the area. Lower dew points will be
in place as well limiting overall humidity recovery.

Wednesday another surface low is forecast to develop across
eastern Colorado and deepen. To the south of the low
southwesterly winds are forecast to continue and gust to around
45 mph. In the center and to the north of the low winds are
forecast to be lighter. Critical fire weather conditions are
again forecast to develop currently favoring counties along and
south of Interstate 70 where confidence is a little higher where
winds will remain from the southwest. Am opting to hold off on
issuing another Fire Weather Watch to ensure the focus doesn't
get taken away from Tuesday due to the overall higher end nature
of the fire threat for that day. Some precipitation may occur
Wednesday evening and into the start of the extended period due
to additional lift with the low and another incoming cold front
currently favoring northern and northwestern portions of the
area.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 220 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

Synoptic Overview: Broad cyclonic flow aloft will prevail over
the CONUS mid-week (Wed-Thu), with the main belt of mid-
latitude westerlies.. a 100-150 knot W to WSW upper level jet..
residing at lower latitudes (~30-40N). 00Z 02/16 operational
runs of the GFS and ECMWF rapidly diverge late this week (Thu-
Fri). The 00Z ECMWF, for example, indicates a progressive and
largely unidirectional (westerly) flow regime over the CONUS
through Sat, followed by the development of a broad upper level
ridge over the central CONUS late this weekend and early next
week. The 00Z GFS, on the other hand, indicates a far more
amplified progressive pattern; a pattern in which an amplifying
trough along the Pacific Coast and Intermountain West (Thu)
progresses east across the Rockies and High Plains (Fri-Fri
night).. followed by a pronounced upper level ridge over the
weekend.

Thu-Thu night: Potential for impactful winter weather in
northern portions of the area; low forecast confidence. Long
range guidance indicates that a developing lee cyclone in
northeast CO (Wed night) will progress east across the Central
Plains Thu morning.. and that low-level cold advection
/northerly flow/ on the W and NW periphery of the departing
cyclone will bring decidedly cooler temperatures to the area,
yielding near-average to below-average highs in the 40's.
Operational runs of the GFS/ECMWF begin to diverge in this
period (as mentioned above); lending a considerable amount of
uncertainty to forecast specifics. Precip chances, northerly
wind magnitude and temperatures in the NWS Goodland county
warning area will highly depend on the precise evolution of the
lee cyclone. The GFS, for example, indicates a weaker, faster
cyclone with dry conditions, breezy N winds and 850 mb temps ~0
to -5C (coldest in southwest NE). The ECMWF, on the other hand,
indicates a deeper/slower cyclone with stronger north winds, 850
mb temperatures -5 to -10C (coldest in southwest NE) and
measurable precipitation (snow) over northern portions of the
area, with ~0.10" to 0.20" liquid equivalent along/north of Hwy
36.

Fri-Mon: Model solutions via operational runs of the GFS/ECMWF
further diverge over the weekend (as mentioned above). Low
confidence in sensible weather conditions, temperatures and wind
direction/speed, in particular. From a prior experience
standpoint, steering the forecast toward climatology appears to
be the most prudent course of action at this time.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 421 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

VFR conditions are forecast for the duration of this TAF period.
Shifting winds will be the main story at least this morning as a
low pressure system develops. Winds are forecast to eventually
become easterly by mid-late afternoon before shifting again to
the southwest after 09Z. LLWS will be a concern at each
terminal as a strong jet develops.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 211 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

Main focus continues to be on a potentially dangerous fire
weather day for the area Tuesday. Winds are forecast to become
southwesterly overnight Monday leading to drier air advecting in
and an increase in temperatures resulting in overnight humidity
values maxing out around 50% across eastern Colorado. A
volatile environment is forecast to be set for the potential for
large and quick moving wild fires is forecast to exist across
portions of the area. Strong to damaging winds with sustained
winds of 40-50 mph and wind gusts of at least 55-65 mph are
currently forecast. Humidity values are also forecast to fall at
least into the lower teens perhaps as low as the mid single
digits.

Wind gusts are forecast to be around 20-30 mph through around
8-9am MT before quickly ramping up between 9-10am where gusts of
50-65 mph are forecast along with sustained winds around 40-50
mph. Winds during this time will be from the southwest. Into the
early afternoon sustained winds may weaken some to around 30-40
mph with 60 mph gusts perhaps a bit more sporadic as any
damaging wind gusts would be from increasing mixing heights to
around 10000 feet AGL. A cold front moving in from the west will
shift winds from the southwest to a more westerly direction
along with very low dew points in the single digits helping keep
humidity values low. There is some concern for another surge of
damaging winds with the cold front as well. Breezy to gusty
winds are then forecast to continue through the evening before
waning around 11pm MT. Be aware for blowing dust and localized
dust storms throughout the day as well. Overnight temperatures
into Wednesday morning are forecast to fall below freezing which
could have an impact on hoses/water freezing up should any
fires still be ongoing.

Confidence is very high to almost a near certainty in numerous
hours of critical fire weather occurring across most if not all
of the forecast area. The main concern other than the low
humidity values is the duration of the sustained winds greater
than 30 mph and being as high as 50 mph at times. This along
with near record high temperatures and the low humidity is the
signal for numerous hours of extreme grassland fire danger index
and forecast values exceeding 100. If the current forecast pans
out then locations across eastern Colorado could see around 8
hours of extreme values.

Tuesday night and into Wednesday, widespread humidity values
maxing out around 45-50% would provide little relief before
another round of critical fire weather develops across the area.
Locations along and south of Interstate 70 are currently
favored for multiple hours of critical conditions again as
southwest winds are forecast to gust up to 45 mph. 10 hour fuel
moisture is forecast to fall to around 10% and then fall below
10% into Wednesday which suggests very dry fuels. Regional ERC
values according to the National Interagency Coordination Center
are forecast to continue to climb to in between 40 and 50
whereas the 90th percentile is located at 50. This also does
bring concern to the upper end potential of this fire weather
event that there is is regional support for high ERC's.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM
     CST/ Tuesday for KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon
     for KSZ001-002-013-014-027>029-041-042.
CO...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday for COZ252>254.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon
     for COZ090>092.
NE...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM
     CST/ Tuesday for NEZ079>081.

&&

SHORT TERM...Trigg
LONG TERM...Vincent
AVIATION...Trigg
FIRE WEATHER...Trigg

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1223 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-170730-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
1223 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 /123 AM CST Mon Feb 16 2026/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the entire area for Tuesday.
Dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior is expected as any fires
that develop will grow and spread out of control. Critical fire
weather conditions are forecast to continue Wednesday.

A High Wind Watch remains in effect Tuesday as there is a risk for
damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and blowing dust across
portions of the area. Travel may become hazardous due to near
brownout conditions and strong cross winds. While near brownout
conditions are expected to be spotty, reduced air quality will be
more widespread across the area. Those sensitive to reduced air
quality may want to make plans to address this Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.