Red Flag Warning Issued for Kit Carson County and Surrounding Areas
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 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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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Kit Carson County, Cheyenne, Norton, Graham, Hitchcock, and Red Willow due to critical fire weather conditions from noon MDT to 8 PM MDT on April 16, 2026.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas
- Issued
- April 16, 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 Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS Goodland KS. This alert is for critical fire weather conditions and is effective from noon MDT to 8 PM MDT on April 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Kit Carson County; Cheyenne; Norton; Graham; Hitchcock; and Red Willow, covering specific fire weather zones in eastern Colorado and western Kansas.
What You Should Do
Residents should comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush, and maintain vehicle brakes and tires while securing tow chains to prevent dragging.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the south at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected, along with relative humidity around 9 percent, leading to critical fire weather conditions.
Timeline
The alert is effective from noon MDT (1 PM CDT) to 8 PM MDT (9 PM CDT) on April 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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