Red Flag Warning Issued for Yuma and Kit Carson County in Colorado
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NOAA issued it on April 21, 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 Yuma, Kit Carson County, and Cheyenne in Colorado from 10 AM Wednesday due to strong winds and low humidity, posing a high risk for rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Colorado
- Issued
- April 21, 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.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Goodland KS. This alert is for wind and low relative humidity, effective from 10 AM Wednesday.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Yuma; Kit Carson County; and Cheyenne in Colorado, specifically Fire Weather Zones 252, 253, and 254.
What You Should Do
Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the south at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity as low as 10 percent, leading to unpredictable fire behavior.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 10 AM MDT on April 22, 2026, until midnight MDT on April 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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