Red Flag Warning Issued for Cheyenne County, Colorado Due to Critical Fire Weather
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Cheyenne County, CO, effective Saturday, March 14, as high winds and low humidity create critical fire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Cheyenne County, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Goodland
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cheyenne County, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Goodland, KS, has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are expected in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 254, which includes Cheyenne County in Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to comply with all local burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving vehicles on dry grass or brush. Ensure vehicle brakes and tires are well-maintained and that tow chains are properly secured to prevent dragging, which can cause sparks. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. If a fire develops, it may grow rapidly and spread out of control.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Relative humidity is expected to drop as low as 8 percent. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the 70s on Friday, with even warmer conditions expected on Saturday. These conditions can lead to unpredictable fire behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is officially in effect from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Critical fire weather conditions are also expected to begin developing during the afternoon of Friday, March 13, as winds increase and turn to the southwest.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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