Hazardous Weather Outlook for Astor, Kansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1034 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024
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1034 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for east central Colorado and
northwest Kansas.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
Severe weather is expected today across a majority of the area.
The severe threat is forecast to begin around two in the afternoon
and last until midnight. The main hazards remain very large hail and
tornadoes, potentially including significant tornadoes. Damaging
wind gusts are possible as well. There is a ten percent chance that
a cap or other environmental factor prevents storms from forming or
becoming severe.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for counties from Kit Carson,
Cheyenne, Wallace, and Greeley counties as critical fire conditions
are forecast during the afternoon hours.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is requested.
Red Flag Warning for Astor, Kansas
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1027 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024
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Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Wallace-Greeley-
1027 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 027,
253, AND 254...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley,
253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.