Blowing Dust Warning
BLOWING DUST WARNING
NWS GOODLAND KS
144 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-014-027-028-041-042-162300-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
144 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
Yuma County CO-Kit Carson County CO-Cheyenne County CO-Cheyenne
KS-Sherman KS-Thomas KS-Wallace KS-Logan KS-Greeley KS-Wichita KS-
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and
brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning,
northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and
northwest and west central Kansas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/
this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may
cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may
move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel
could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes
of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility.
Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances,
making travel hazardous in these areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current favored areas for blowing dust
are within a large plume of dust extending from Yuma county into
Greeley county. This will be impacting Interstate 70 between
Goodland and Kanorado. Be prepared for visibilities less than one
half mile if traveling.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.
Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to
blowing dust.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
$$
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-014-027-028-041-042-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Arapahoe, Tribune,
Wray, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City,
Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley
144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /244 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and
brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning,
northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and
northwest and west central Kansas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/
this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may
cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may
move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel
could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes
of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility.
Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances,
making travel hazardous in these areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current favored areas for blowing dust
are within a large plume of dust extending from Yuma county into
Greeley county. This will be impacting Interstate 70 between
Goodland and Kanorado. Be prepared for visibilities less than one
half mile if traveling.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off
the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside, Stay Alive`.
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.
Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to
blowing dust.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ002>004-015-016-029-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red
Willow-
Including the cities of Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, McCook,
Grainfield, Benkelman, Atwood, Grinnell, Norton, Stratton Ne,
Hill City, Trenton, Oberlin, and Quinter
244 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and
southwest Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets
of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over
short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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.
&&
$$
Trigg
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ095-096-170000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Including Sheridan Lake and Eads
849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Kiowa.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with
power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is possible, which
could cause significant reductions in visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ098-170000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including Lamar
849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
mph expected.
* WHERE...Prowers.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with
power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is possible, which
could cause significant reductions in visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
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MW
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
633 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ005-017-NEZ039-040-046-047-060>062-072>075-082>084-170000-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Phillips-Rooks-Valley-Greeley-Sherman-Howard-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Including the cities of Loup City, Gothenburg, Orleans,
Phillipsburg, Grand Island, Scotia, Greeley, Litchfield, Beaver
City, Kearney, Wolbach, Ord, Hastings, Campbell, St. Paul,
Cambridge, Codell, Spalding, Arapahoe, Willow Island, Minden,
Lexington, Plainville, Franklin, Hildreth, Cozad, Elwood,
Hollinger, Alma, Holdrege, Stockton, Oxford, Sherman Reservoir,
and Johnson Lake
633 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds sustained 30-40 mph with gusts of 50-60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south
central Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and power lines.
Localized power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated to scattered snow showers combined
are possible today. Snow falling combined with gusty winds could
result in brief but significant visibility reductions, along with
slick spots on roads.
$$
Davis
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
210 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-074>079-170000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Dodge City, La Crosse, Scott City,
Satanta, Hays, Larned, Deerfield, Wakeeney, Lakin, Dighton,
Ulysses, Lewis, Sublette, Pfeifer, Johnson City, Cimarron, Garden
City, Hanston, Scott State Lake, Jetmore, Syracuse, Montezuma,
Ness City, and Kinsley
210 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /110 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
SPRINGER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
210 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ084>087-170000-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Plains City, Meade, Hugoton, Liberal,
Elkhart, and Fowler
210 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Meade, Morton, Seward, and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
228 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ234-236-170000-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Kiowa County Including Eads-Prowers County Including Lamar-
228 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 234 AND 236...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 234 and 236.
* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ252>254-KSZ001-002-013>015-027>029-041-042-NEZ079-080-170415-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0003.260117T1500Z-260118T0100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace-
Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /205 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080,
252, 253, AND 254...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041,
042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins,
013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan,
029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock,
252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
* WINDS...Friday, Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70
mph. Saturday, Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass
or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains
to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ003-004-016-NEZ081-170100-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0100Z/
Decatur-Norton-Graham-Red Willow-
205 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 003,
004, 016, AND 081...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 003 Decatur, 004 Norton,
016 Graham and 081 Red Willow.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
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.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
122 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-009-010-014-015-019-020-170000-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-
Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
122 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL
AND EASTERN PANHANDLES...
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 40s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Likely Today...
KSZ005-017-NEZ060-072-073-082-083-170000-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0002.260116T1800Z-260117T0000Z/
Phillips-Rooks-Dawson-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas-Harlan-
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DAWSON, GOSPER, PHELPS,
FURNAS, HARLAN, PHILLIPS AND ROOKS COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL
NEBRASKA AND NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS...
* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
543 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ030-043>045-061>064-074>078-084>089-170000-
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.W.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.A.0001.260117T1800Z-260118T0100Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Stanton-
Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Comanche-
543 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /443 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone
043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045
Ness, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062
Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064
Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075
Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077
Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 084
Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086
Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088
Clark and Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the Fire
Weather Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday
evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
Springer
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1225 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
OKZ004>007-009>012-014>018-021>024-027-033>038-044-170000-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0002.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-
Canadian-Grady-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-
1225 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA...
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 55.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds and low relative humidity will contribute to extreme
fire behavior.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1221 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
OKZ004>007-009>012-014>019-021>025-027>029-033>040-044-045-
TXZ083>090-170000-
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-Roger
Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-
Canadian-Oklahoma-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-
Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Cotton-Jefferson-
Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Guthrie, Carmen, Waurika, Quanah, Taloga,
Blanchard, Ringling, Yukon, Chickasha, Hollis, Buffalo, Wakita,
Helena, Concho, Tuttle, Holliday, Arnett, Cordell, Scotland,
Lawton, Crowell, Walters, Temple, Vici, Oklahoma City, Mustang,
Knox City, Shattuck, Lamont, Sheppard AFB, Hammon, Cheyenne,
Woodward, Anadarko, Norman, Weatherford, Hobart, Henrietta,
Laverne, Leedey, Medford, El Reno, Fargo, Seymour, Wynnewood,
Frederick, Hinton, Altus, Archer City, Geary, Sayre, Okarche,
Granite, Clinton, Alva, Kingfisher, Moore, Enid, Munday, Elk
City, Pauls Valley, Sentinel, Purcell, Duncan, Lakeside City,
Lindsay, Seiling, Fairview, Newcastle, Gage, Okeene, Watonga,
Ryan, Pond Creek, Mangum, Cherokee, Hennessey, Vernon, Burns
Flat, Wichita Falls, and Snyder
1221 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern,
southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Ware
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
750 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-009-010-014-015-170000-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0002.260116T1350Z-260117T0000Z/
Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-
Wheeler-
Including the cities of Wheeler, Kingsmill, Wolf Creek Park,
Beaver, Twitty, Guymon, Forgan, Waka, Spearman, Codman, Canadian,
Glazier, Follett, Lake Marvin, Farnsworth, Briscoe, Gruver, Lora,
Perryton, Miami, Shamrock, Pampa, Booker, Higgins, and Lela
750 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver and Texas Counties. In Texas, Gray,
Hansford, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts, and Wheeler
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
DGW
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
552 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-170000-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, Wichita, Bel Aire, Cottonwood
Falls, Attica, Lyons, Peabody, Haysville, Winfield, Marion,
Wilson, Newton, Sterling, Sylvan Grove, Rose Hill, Derby, Valley
Center, Harper, Kingman, Arkansas City, Park City, Hillsboro,
McPherson, El Dorado, Augusta, Hutchinson, Ellsworth, Strong
City, Lincoln, Wellington, Andover, Anthony, Russell, and Great
Bend
552 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.
* WHEN...Winds will be to increase after 11 AM and remain strong
through the afternoon hours. Advisory is in effect until 6 PM CST
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Jakub
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ252>254-KSZ001-002-013>015-027>029-041-042-NEZ079-080-170415-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.A.0003.260117T1500Z-260118T0100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace-
Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /205 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080,
252, 253, AND 254...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041,
042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins,
013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan,
029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock,
252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
* WINDS...Friday, Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70
mph. Saturday, Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
543 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ030-043>045-061>064-074>078-084>089-170000-
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.W.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.A.0001.260117T1800Z-260118T0100Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Stanton-
Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Comanche-
543 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /443 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone
043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045
Ness, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062
Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064
Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075
Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077
Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 084
Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086
Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088
Clark and Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the Fire
Weather Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday
evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
Springer
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
543 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ079>081-090-170000-
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.A.0001.260117T1800Z-260118T0100Z/
Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-Barber-
543 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather
Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt and Fire Weather
Zone 090 Barber.
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
Springer
$$
For more information from NOAA/National weather service visit...
http://weather.gov/ddc
Air Quality Alert
COC017-125-063-170000-
Cheyenne-Yuma-Kit Carson-
1010 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR BLOWING DUST FROM 1000 AM
FRIDAY UNTIL 500 PM FRIDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Blowing Dust.
WHERE...Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Washington, Yuma, Kit
Carson, Lincoln Cheyenne, and eastern Weld Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg,
Holyoke, Akron, Wray, Burlington, Limon and Cheyenne Wells.
WHEN...1000 AM Friday January 16 to 500 PM Friday January 16
IMPACTS...Very strong winds will create areas of blowing dust
across the advisory area. The threat for blowing dust will taper
off during the late afternoon hours.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If significant
blowing dust is present and reducing visibility to less than 10
miles across a wide area, People with heart or lung disease, older
adults, and children in the affected area should reduce prolonged
or heavy indoor and outdoor exertion.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
317 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-172130-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
317 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Strong northwest winds are expected this afternoon with gusts up to
50 mph at times. See latest wind advisory for additional details.
Gusty northwest winds will also continue to support very high
grassland fire danger through the afternoon hours.
There is a small chance for isolated brief snow showers through
the early evening hours across parts of central and eastern Kansas.
No accumulation is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Wind chills around zero will be likely both Saturday and Sunday
morning across most of central Kansas.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated this afternoon or tonight.
&&
For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
236 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
172045-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
236 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Strong northwest winds are occurring across the area today, with
sustained speeds of 25 to 35 MPH, and gusts as high 40 to 60 MPH.
A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 PM for most counties
along and west of Highway 281.
Scattered snow showers or bands are occurring and expected through
at least the afternoon hours. Light snow may continue into the
evening and overnight hours. Snow falling combined with gusty
winds will result in reduced visibilities. Snow squalls may
develop with visibility down to a quarter of a mile.
The combination of the strong winds and relative humidity
dropping as low as 25 to 30 percent in our far western and
southwestern forecast area will promote critical fire weather
conditions during the afternoon. As a result, a Red Flag Warning
is in effect this afternoon for Dawson, Gosper, Phelps, Furnas,
Harlan, Phillips and Rooks counties.
Wind chill values of -10 to -20 degrees are possible across
portions of south central and central Nebraska tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Elevated to near critical fire weather is possible each day
through Tuesday.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1257 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-172000-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
1257 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /157 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
High Wind Warnings and Red Flag Warnings are in effect across the
region, and a Blowing Dust Warning is in effect for parts of the
region. Northwest winds gusting up to 70 mph and dry conditions will
lead to extreme fire behavior and blowing dust. Expect hazardous
travel conditions, rapid fire spread, and blowing dust with
visibility below 1 mile at times. Conditions should improve with
sunset.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...
Saturday, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect for most of the area as
winds may gust up to 55 mph along with dry conditions. This could
cause fires to grow rapidly and be hard to control.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated.
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1208 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-170615-
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
1208 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the central and eastern
Panhandles for winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph.
Elevated to critical Fire Weather conditions on Friday are
expected to continue for the eastern combined Panhandles and
portions of the central combined Panhandles due to breezy winds
and very low relative humidity values.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
314 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-171015-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
314 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong winds are expected to develop later this morning over parts
of the plains. The strongest winds are expected to occur
generally east of a line from Ramah to Las Animas to east of
Springfield. The overall strongest wind gusts are expected to
occur over Kiowa and northern Prowers counties. Gust to 65 mph
will be possible.
The strong winds across parts of the plains today will likely
cause blowing dust to occur, which could restrict visibility
to a quarter mile or less.
Critical fire weather conditions will also be possible today
across Kiowa and Prowers counties, and a Red Flag warning is in
effect for these two counties. Across parts of the San Luis valley
and along the I-25 corridor, spotty elevated fire weather
conditions will be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is anticipated at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be likely over portions of the region.
$$
Hodanish
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
204 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-170815-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
204 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /104 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A High Wind event is on track to impact southwest KS today,
peaking during the late morning through mid-afternoon hours.
During this time, northerly wind gusts will reach 60-70 mph.
Additionally, dry air accompanying the strong winds will yield
critical fire weather conditions. As a result, a High Wind Warning
and Red Flag Warning are in effect for much of southwest KS.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Strong northerly winds are again likely daytime Saturday, albeit
much weaker, sustained in the 20-30 mph range gusting to 40-45
mph. Persistent dry air will also support critical fire weather
conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Springer
