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Persistently dry conditions and southwesterly wind gusts up to 30 mph are forecast along with record high temperatures. Strongest winds are forecast from around 1pm-6pm central time. A brief lull in the wind is forecast in the early evening before increasing again during the late evening. Towards the latter part of the warning, a cold front shifting the winds to the north with wind gusts around 45 mph is forecast to move through, this could reinvigorate any smolder fires. The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ Saturday to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Sunday.
Affected Area: Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace and 041 Greeley.
Timing: From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ Saturday to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Sunday.
Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 5 percent.
Impacts: Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

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.