RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 004, 015, AND 016
Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy southwest winds will
lead to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the
area on Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan,
016 Graham, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita.
* TIMING...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/
Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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.
Norton; Sheridan; Graham; Logan; Gove; Greeley; Wichita