A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Again Forecasted Sunday... .Above normal warmth combined with a breezy westerly wind will create low humidity that will allow for fire conditions to develop late this morning and afternoon. The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 004 Norton, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.