Red Flag Warning Issued for Kit Carson, Cheyenne, and Dundy Counties
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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 parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska due to high winds and low humidity through Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Tri-State Region (CO, KS, NE)
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Goodland KS
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 Tri-State Region (CO, KS, NE).
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Goodland, Kansas, has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur, replacing the previous Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following fire weather zones:
- Kit Carson County, Colorado (Zone 253)
- Cheyenne County, Kansas (Zone 001)
- Dundy County, Nebraska (Zone 079)
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution as any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. Specific instructions include:
- Comply with all local burn bans and regulations.
- Avoid driving vehicles on dry grass or brush.
- Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and ensure tow chains are secured to avoid dragging and creating sparks.
- Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 17 percent.
- Fire Behavior: The combination of strong winds and low humidity will create unpredictable fire behavior.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 11:00 AM MST (Noon CST) today, February 25, 2026, and will remain in effect until 7:00 PM MST (8:00 PM CST) this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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