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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Goodland, KS

April 11, 20266 counties in Kansas; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado

NWS Goodland, KS issued this red flag warning at Apr 11, 2026, 10:31 PM MDT for 6 counties in Kansas; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado. It took effect at Apr 12, 2026, 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
Apr 11, 2026, 10:31 PM MDT (04:31 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2026, 7:27 PM MDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Greeley County, KS, Logan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Wichita County, KS

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 209 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, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2026-04-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 304 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2026-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
304 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-66 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1709 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
164 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.9

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The text

As transmitted.

138 
WWUS83 KGLD 120431
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1031 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will 
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the 
area Sunday afternoon, mainly south of I-70 and west of Highway 
83 where a Red Flag Warning is in effect. A Fire Weather Watch
remains in effect Monday for Greeley and Wichita counties in 
Kansas.

KSZ041-042-121645-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KGLD.FW.A.0020.260412T1700Z-260412T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0021.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Greeley-Wichita-
1031 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /1131 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO 9 PM
MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9
  PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, Monday
  afternoon and evening.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-028-121645-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KGLD.FW.A.0020.260412T1700Z-260412T1800Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
1031 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /1131 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO 9 PM
MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 014, 027, 028, 253, AND 254...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 
  027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.

* TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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
6 follow-up statements
271 
WWUS83 KGLD 120442
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1042 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area Sunday afternoon, mainly south of I-70 and west of Highway
83 where a Red Flag Warning is in effect. A Fire Weather Watch
remains in effect Monday for Greeley and Wichita counties in
Kansas.

KSZ041-042-121945-
/O.CAN.KGLD.FW.A.0020.260412T1700Z-260412T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0021.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Greeley-Wichita-
1042 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /1142 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO
9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 
  9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 
  Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-028-121945-
/O.CAN.KGLD.FW.A.0020.260412T1700Z-260412T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
1042 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /1142 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO
9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 014, 027, 028, 253, AND 254...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 
  027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.

* TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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
008 
WWUS83 KGLD 120444 AAA
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1044 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area Sunday afternoon, mainly south of I-70 and west of Highway
83 where a Red Flag Warning is in effect. A Fire Weather Watch
remains in effect Monday for Greeley and Wichita counties in
Kansas.

KSZ041-042-130045-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0021.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Greeley-Wichita-
1044 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /1144 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO
9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 
  9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 
  Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-028-130045-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
1044 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /1144 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO
9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 014, 027, 028, 253, AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 
  027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.

* TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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
438 
WWUS83 KGLD 120610
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1210 AM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area this afternoon, mainly west of Highway 83 and south of
Interstate 70 where a Red Flag Warning is in effect. A Fire 
Weather Watch remains in effect on Monday for Greeley and Wichita
counties in Kansas.

KSZ041-042-130300-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0021.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Greeley-Wichita-
1210 AM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /110 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/
TODAY TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/
  today to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Fire Weather
  Watch, Monday afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph today
  and Monday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent today and Monday.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-028-130300-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
1210 AM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /110 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/
TODAY TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 014, 027, 028, 253,
AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 
  027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.

* TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 9 PM MDT /10 PM 
  CDT/ this evening.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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
036 
WWUS83 KGLD 121728
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1128 AM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area this afternoon. The strongest of the winds are forecast to
occur during the mid afternoon hours. Breezier winds are forecast
to occur Monday along with lower humidity values. Confidence is
high enough to issue a Red Flag Warning for Greeley, Wichita,
Logan and Gove counties while the Fire Weather Watch has been
expanded into Sheridan, Graham and Norton counties.

KSZ041-042-130230-
/O.UPG.KGLD.FW.A.0021.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
Greeley-Wichita-
1128 AM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /1228 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 041 AND 042...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM
MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 041 AND 042...

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 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Monday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita.

* TIMING...For today's Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM
  CDT/ this evening. For Monday's Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM 
  MDT /noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Monday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each day.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent each day.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ028-130230-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
Logan-
1228 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
028...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 028...

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 9 PM CDT Monday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 028 Logan.

* TIMING...For today's Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM CDT this
  evening. For Monday's Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT 
  Monday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today.
  Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph Monday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent each day.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ029-130230-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Gove-
1228 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 029...

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 9 PM CDT Monday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Gove.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Monday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-130230-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.260412T1800Z-260413T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-
1128 AM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /1228 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 013, 014, 027, 253, AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 
  027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ004-015-016-130230-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FW.A.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Norton-Sheridan-Graham-
1228 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 004, 015, AND 016...

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan 
  and 016 Graham.

* TIMING...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

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
255 
WWUS83 KGLD 121959
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
159 PM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area this afternoon. Due to the proximity of a surface low winds
have been slow to develop but are still forecast to through the
duration of this afternoon. Confidence is high enough to issue a 
Red Flag Warning for Greeley, Wichita, Logan and Gove counties 
while the Fire Weather Watch has been expanded into Sheridan, 
Graham and Norton counties.

KSZ028-041-042-130400-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Logan-Greeley-Wichita-
159 PM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /259 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 028, 041, AND 042...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/
TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 028, 041, AND 042...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 028 Logan, 041 Greeley and 
  042 Wichita.

* TIMING...For today's Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM
  CDT/ this evening. For Monday's Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM MDT
  /noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Monday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each day.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent each day.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-130300-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260413T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-
159 PM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /259 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 013, 014, 027, 253, AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 
  027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ029-130400-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Gove-
259 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
029...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Gove.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Monday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ004-015-016-130400-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Norton-Sheridan-Graham-
259 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 015, AND 016...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan 
  and 016 Graham.

* TIMING...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

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
530 
WWUS83 KGLD 130127 AAA
RFWGLD

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
727 PM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026

.Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area on Monday.

KSZ028-041-042-130930-
/O.CAN.KGLD.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Logan-Greeley-Wichita-
727 PM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /827 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...TODAYS RED FLAG WARNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 028, 041, AND 
042 HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/
TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 028, 041, AND 042...

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 028 Logan, 041 Greeley and 
  042 Wichita.

* TIMING...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
  Monday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each 
  day.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent each day.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ253-254-KSZ013-014-027-130230-
/O.CAN.KGLD.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260413T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-
727 PM MDT Sun Apr 12 2026 /827 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 014, 027, 253, AND 254...

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

Winds have decreased to 10 mph and critical fire weather
conditions are no longer occurring.

$$

KSZ029-130930-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Gove-
827 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
029...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Gove.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Monday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ004-015-016-130930-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0022.260413T1700Z-260414T0200Z/
Norton-Sheridan-Graham-
827 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 015, AND 016...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan 
  and 016 Graham.

* TIMING...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop 
  may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

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
Apr 11, 6:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDCheyenne, Sherman, Wallace45 min
Apr 11, 6:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDCheyenne, Sherman, Wallace45 min
Apr 11, 6:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDLogan, Rawlins, Thomas43 min
Apr 11, 7:36 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatGLDCheyenne39 min
Apr 12, 11:28 AM MDTFire Weather WatchGLDGraham, Norton, Sheridan8 hr
Apr 12, 11:28 AM MDTRed Flag WarningGLDGove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Sheridan and 1 more33 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.