Red Flag Warning Issued for Sedgwick and Phillips Counties; Critical Fire Conditions Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Northeast Colorado due to low humidity and gusty winds, with extremely critical conditions possible through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver
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 Northeast Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, effective immediately. A Fire Weather Watch also remains in effect for Tuesday as a prolonged period of hazardous fire weather is expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning and subsequent watch cover the following areas in Colorado:
- Sedgwick County
- Phillips County
- Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take immediate precautions to prevent wildfire ignition:
- Avoid all outdoor burning.
- Refrain from any activity that may produce a spark, such as using outdoor machinery or discarding cigarettes improperly.
- Prepare for the possibility of rapid fire spread if a fire starts.
- Listen for later forecasts and potential upgrades to the Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday.
Expected Conditions
A combination of recent dry conditions, above-normal temperatures, and gusty winds is creating a high-risk environment.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent.
- Today's Winds: Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Tuesday's Winds: Significantly stronger west winds of 30 to 40 mph are forecast, with gusts potentially reaching 55 to 65 mph across the plains.
Timeline
- Red Flag Warning: Effective until 5:00 PM MST this afternoon, Sunday, February 15.
- Fire Weather Watch: Effective from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
- Outlook: Critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist through at least mid-next week.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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