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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
915 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

...Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday...

The combination of dry fuels, relative humidity values as low as
10 percent and southwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph will produce
critical fire weather conditions in the Red Flag Warning area.
Outdoor burning should be avoided.

COZ253-254-KSZ013-027-041-240300-
/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0015.240523T1700Z-240524T0300Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-
915 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013,
027, 041, 253, AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace,
  041 Greeley, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* Additional Details... A cold front and its associated wind
  shift will move through the warning area during the early to mid
  evening hours, shifting winds to the north with gusts around 50
  mph; locally higher gusts may be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid burning or creating sparks if possible.

Avoid parking on dry grass or crop debris

Avoid dragging chains behind your vehicle or with flat tires.

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