Hitchcock County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 2:05 AM CDT – Saturday 04/18 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Goodland KS
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22.
Where
Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska.
When
Until 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Additional Details
Due to a warm early spring, green-up is occurring 2 to 4 weeks earlier than climatological normals and the growing season has begun.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Cheyenne
- Rawlins
- Decatur
- Norton
- Sherman
- Thomas
- Sheridan
- Graham
- Wallace
- Logan
- Gove
- Greeley
- Wichita
- Dundy
- Hitchcock
- Red Willow
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Saturday 04/18 2:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Goodland KS
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY AFTERNOON
.Today, winds from the northwest gusting around 25-35 are expected in the late morning and early afternoon across the region. Areas in the Warning will see 25-30 MPH gusts continue until around sunset as RH values drop into the low teens. Areas outside of the Warning will see winds weaken to around 15-20 MPH in the afternoon, when RH values reach critical levels.
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 016 Graham, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow and 252 Yuma.
Timing
From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening.
Winds
Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
Around 12 percent.
Impacts
Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Yuma
- Cheyenne
- Rawlins
- Decatur
- Norton
- Graham
- Dundy
- Hitchcock
- Red Willow
Briefing
From the forecaster
Friday PM - Saturday AM Low Temperatures
Created by the NWS Goodland WFO
Below freezing temperatures are forecast for the Tri-State Area Friday night through Saturday morning.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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