Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Palisade NE

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
110 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

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Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
110 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /210 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the entire area for today.
Extremely dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior is expected as
any fires that develop will grow and spread out of control. The fire danger
threat is particularly dangerous for the western portions of the
area, roughly west of a Trenton to Tribune line.

A High Wind Warning is in effect across portions of Eastern Colorado
and Western Kansas for wind gusts up to 65 mph. Hazardous travel
conditions are likely due to strong cross winds, and potential
brownout conditions from blowing dust. Reduced air quality may
become widespread in association with blowing dust, and could
aggravate asthma or cause respiratory problems, especially for people
with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Critical fire weather conditions are forecast to continue Wednesday
south and west of a Joes, Colorado to Leoti line. Any fires that
develop will have the potential to spread quickly.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated.
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.

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Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1257 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

.Critical to extremely critical fire weather forecast for today.
Low relative humidity, sustained winds around 40 mph and very dry
fuels will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite.
Winds are forecast to quickly increase between 9 to 10 mountain
time this morning. The strongest winds are forecast from around
10am through 2pm mountain time. A lull in the winds is possible
before a second surge of winds moves through during the mid to
late afternoon. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold
front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open
fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility
and poor air quality.

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/O.CON.KGLD.FW.W.0007.260217T1700Z-260218T0300Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy-
Hitchcock-
1257 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 /157 AM CST Tue Feb 17 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013,
014, 015, 016, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253,
AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR
  Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 027
  Wallace, 041 Greeley, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253
  Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.

* TIMING...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST
  /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. If fires
  start, they will be extremely dangerous and exhibit erratic
  fire behavior. Any fires that develop will 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.
Evacuate if fire/smoke is heading your way, or if ordered to do
so by local officials.

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