National Weather Service Wichita KS
426 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
426 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Very high grassland fire danger is expected this afternoon,
generally along and west of State Highway 14. This is due to above
normal temperatures, low humidity, and gusty south winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Very high grassland fire danger is expected during the afternoon
hours on Thursday, generally along and west of State Highway 14.
This is due to above normal temperatures, low humidity, and gusty
south winds.

Thunderstorm chances look to return to the region by Thursday
afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms may produce large
hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. A tornado or two cannot be
ruled out as well.

Additional periodic chances for thunderstorm may occur Saturday
through early Monday. Strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out
Saturday and Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.

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For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict

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National Weather Service Hastings NE
405 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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230915-
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Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
405 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Critical fire weather conditions are possible along and northwest
of a Cambridge to Kearney to Fullerton line due to the combination
of southerly winds gusting 35 to 40mph and low afternoon relative
humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for these areas from
12-8pm today.

A few isolated storms are possible for areas west of Highway 183
during the evening to early overnight hours. These storms could be
strong to marginally severe capable of producing hail to the size
of quarters and wind gusts around 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible for areas along and east of
Highway 281 during the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday.
The strongest storms would be capable of producing golf ball sized
hail and wind gusts around 60 mph.

Near-Critical to critical fire weather conditions are possible
across mainly western portions of the area Thursday and Friday due
to the combination of breezy winds and low humidity.


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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings

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National Weather Service Pueblo CO
129 AM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-230730-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
129 AM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Red Flag warning is in effect for all of the region except the
San Juan Mountains this afternoon and evening. A Particularly
Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon
and evening for the San Luis Valley, the Upper Arkansas River
Valley, the Wet Mountain Valley and all of the Wet and Sangre De
Cristo Mountains. Very strong west-southwest winds of 20 to 40 mph
with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected, and relative
humidity values will be in the single digits. The strongest winds
are expected to occur in the San Luis valley and the Wet Mountain
valley. Please do not do anything which could cause a spark and
start a wild fire.

Areas of blowing dust will be likely today across the San Luis
Valley, with patchy blowing dust on the plains as well. Watch for
rapid changes in visibility when traveling across the area, as
near zero visibility may be possible at times in open areas.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the Kansas border
this afternoon, producing very strong winds to 60 mph and
occasional cloud to ground lightning, which may lead to fire
starts at a few locations.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Critical fire weather conditions will once again occur on
Thursday, but the winds are not expected to be as strong as
Wednesday.

Shower chances then increase area-wide over the weekend into
early next week as a weather system moves across the region, with
the greatest chance for precipitation occuring along the
Continental Divide on Sunday. Snow will be possible at times over
the higher elevations, with a risk of isolated thunderstorms as
well on Saturday and Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.

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10/10

National Weather Service Goodland KS
102 AM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
102 AM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /202 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 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 is in effect for counties along and west of a
line from McCook, Nebraska, to Leoti, Kansas, from late this morning
through this evening. Relative humidity as low as 10 percent and wind
gusts up to 45 mph will lead to increased fire danger. In addition,
afternoon storms may produce dry lightning which can trigger
wildfires. Expect unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

Widely scattered thunderstorms will develop between noon and 2pm MT
this afternoon in the vicinity of the Kansas and Colorado border and
move northeast through this afternoon before dissipating between 5pm
and 8pm MT. Some storms may be capable of producing wind gusts of up
to 60 mph, isolated large hail, and blowing dust and localized dust
storms. High winds and blowing dust may create dangerous travel
conditions, especially for high profile vehicles, in and near
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Thursday, relative humidity as low as 10 percent and wind gusts up
to 25 mph could lead to increased fire danger again for most of the
area. Dry lightning is also possible. Fires may spread rapidly.

Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms Thursday
afternoon may produce wind gusts of up to 60 mph as well as blowing
dust and localized dust storms. Hazardous travel conditions due to
wind and reduced visibility will be possible.

.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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National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1231 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
1231 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Critical fire weather in the western Panhandles today. Low chance
for a storm or two along the central Panhandles this afternoon.
If a storm forms it has the potential to be severe, with large
hail being the main concern, however will not rule out damaging
winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Critical fire weather is expected to be present across the entire
Panhandles Thursday afternoon.

More chances at showers and thunderstorms may follow this
weekend across the north.

Another round of critical fire weather looks favorable on Sunday,
with elevated fire weather just about any other day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

$$