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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Goodland, KS
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 6:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace | 45 min |
| Apr 11, 6:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace | 45 min |
| Apr 11, 6:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Logan, Rawlins, Thomas | 43 min |
| Apr 11, 7:36 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne | 39 min |
| Apr 12, 11:28 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GLD | Graham, Norton, Sheridan | 8 hr |
| Apr 12, 11:28 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | GLD | Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Sheridan and 1 more | 33 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.