Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska Through Wednesday Evening
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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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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the High Plains due to dangerous fire conditions, including high winds and low humidity levels.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- High Plains Region
- 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 High Plains Region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service office in Goodland, KS, has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur, creating a significant risk for wildfire activity.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following fire weather zones across three states:
- Colorado: Cheyenne County (Zone 254)
- Kansas: Sherman County (Zone 013)
- Nebraska: Hitchcock County (Zone 080) and Red Willow County (Zone 081)
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take immediate precautions to prevent accidental fire starts:
- Comply with all local burn bans and outdoor burning regulations.
- Avoid driving or parking vehicles on dry grass or brush.
- Maintain vehicle brakes and tires; ensure tow chains are secured and not dragging to avoid creating sparks.
- Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions will be conducive to rapid fire growth:
- Winds: Northwest winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 17 percent.
- Impacts: These conditions will result in unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may grow rapidly and spread out of control.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MST (12:00 PM CST) today, February 25, and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM MST (8:00 PM CST) this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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