Active AlertsBogue, KS

High Wind Watch

Issued at Wed 4:31 PM Jan. 14

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

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Fire Weather Watch

Issued at Wed 4:29 PM Jan. 14

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Are Expected Thursday And Friday: .Strong winds from the north-northwest, with gusts up to 45 MPH Thursday and 65 MPH Friday along with humidity values in the mid teens will create critical fire weather conditions. Areas along and between I-70 and U.S. 40, and west of KS 27 will see critical conditions Thursday, but this area of concern may grow over the next 36 hours. Friday, widespread critical fire weather conditions are likely, represented by GFDI values largely being above 40 with eastern Colorado hitting 100+ GFDI values.
Affected Area: Fire Weather Zones 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 029 Gove, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow.
Timing: From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
Winds: Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
Relative Humidity: Around 20 percent.
Impacts: Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

Recommended Action

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

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