Weather Story

Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch

This Week's Weather

Mild Temperatures and Increasing Winds

Fire weather conditions are expected Wednesday morning through the afternoon. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Yuma county and a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Kit Carson, Cheyenne (KS), and Dundy counties. Avoid burning and have a way to receive weather alerts!

We are keeping a close eye on some potentially impactful systems later this week. Wednesday has potential to be the more impactful day as a cold front moves through. Signal for damaging winds has come down some lowering confidence in visibility reductions due to dust; but at the least some air quality issues may be present. Showers and maybe an isolated storm is possible Wednesday as well. With dry air at the surface any amounts should be negligible. Be aware however of dry lighting which may lead to fire starts.

Warm temperatures in the 70s are expected today and tomorrow. Locally critical fire weather is possible across northern portions of the forecast area (red highlighted area). Breezy conditions are also possible tomorrow, with gusts 25-45 mph forecasted.