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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Goodland KS

1027 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024



COZ253-254-KSZ027-041-260200-

/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0012.240425T1800Z-240426T0200Z/

Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Wallace-Greeley-

1027 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING

FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 027,

253, AND 254...



* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley, 

  253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.



* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 

  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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