Red Flag Warning Issued for Yuma, Colorado: High Winds and Low Humidity Expected Wednesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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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NWS Goodland KS has issued a Red Flag Warning for Yuma, Colorado, effective Wednesday from 11 AM to 7 PM MST, citing conditions favorable for explosive fire growth.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Yuma, Colorado
- 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yuma, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Goodland, KS, has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, indicating that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 252, which includes Yuma, Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Comply with all local burn bans and fire regulations.
- Avoid driving vehicles on dry grass or brush.
- Ensure vehicle brakes and tires are well-maintained to prevent sparks.
- Secure tow chains to avoid dragging them on the pavement.
- Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Expected Conditions
Strong westerly winds are forecast to spread over the Colorado plains on Wednesday afternoon. Northwest winds are expected to range between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. These winds, combined with relative humidity as low as 15 percent and very dry fuels, will promote the potential for explosive fire growth.
Additionally, a strong cold front is anticipated to sweep across the region around sunset. This front will shift winds to the north-northeast, which may make any ongoing fire control efforts significantly more difficult due to unpredictable fire behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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