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Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Aberdeen SD
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
Affected Area:
In South Dakota, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Spink,
Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.
In South Dakota, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Spink,
Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.
Winds:
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 15 percent.
As low as 15 percent.
Impacts:
Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Dewey
Potter
Faulk
Spink
Stanley
Sully
Hughes
Hyde
Hand
Jones
Lyman
Buffalo
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 11:00 AM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls SD
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHCENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
Affected Area:
In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton.
In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton.
Winds:
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 15 percent.
As low as 15 percent.
Impacts:
Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Beadle
Gregory
Jerauld
Sanborn
Brule
Aurora
Davison
Hanson
Charles Mix
Douglas
Hutchinson
Bon Homme
Yankton
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHER AND WESTERN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES
Winds:
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 7 percent.
As low as 7 percent.
Temperatures:
In the mid 80s to low 90s.
In the mid 80s to low 90s.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Cimarron
Texas
Dallam
Sherman
Hartley
Moore
Oldham
Deaf Smith
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 2:00 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 11:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND THE
HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY...
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND THE
HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY...
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 5 percent.
As low as 5 percent.
Rfti:
6-8 or critical to extreme.
6-8 or critical to extreme.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains
Chaves County Plains
Eddy Plains
Lea
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
Eastern Culberson County
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 7:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Rapid City SD
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, AND 335
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322,
323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, AND 335...
.Hot, dry, and windy conditions may support widespread critical
fire weather conditions Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures on
Wednesday will range from the 80s to mid 90s with minimum
humidities dropping to as low as 10%. Meanwhile, southwesterly
winds will increase through Wednesday morning as a cold front
approaches the region. Sustained winds will be at 20 to 30 mph
with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Scattered thunderstorms are possible
across western South Dakota on Wednesday afternoon, these storms
may produce little precip while being capable of lightning and
erratic winds gusting in excess of 50 mph.
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322,
323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, AND 335...
.Hot, dry, and windy conditions may support widespread critical
fire weather conditions Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures on
Wednesday will range from the 80s to mid 90s with minimum
humidities dropping to as low as 10%. Meanwhile, southwesterly
winds will increase through Wednesday morning as a cold front
approaches the region. Sustained winds will be at 20 to 30 mph
with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Scattered thunderstorms are possible
across western South Dakota on Wednesday afternoon, these storms
may produce little precip while being capable of lightning and
erratic winds gusting in excess of 50 mph.
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315
Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains, 317 Weston County
Plains, 318 Wyoming Black Hills, 319 Northern Black Hills, 320
Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River
County Area, 323 Northern Foot Hills, 324 Eastern Foot Hills,
325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 327 Butte
County Area, 329 West Central Plains, 330 Ziebach County, 331
Haakon County Area, 332 Badlands Area, 333 Bennett County
Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.
Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315
Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains, 317 Weston County
Plains, 318 Wyoming Black Hills, 319 Northern Black Hills, 320
Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River
County Area, 323 Northern Foot Hills, 324 Eastern Foot Hills,
325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 327 Butte
County Area, 329 West Central Plains, 330 Ziebach County, 331
Haakon County Area, 332 Badlands Area, 333 Bennett County
Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County.
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Impacts:
The combination of gusty winds and low relative
humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.
The combination of gusty winds and low relative
humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Black Hills
Central Black Hills
Southern Black Hills
Fall River County Area
Northern Foot Hills
Eastern Foot Hills
Custer County Plains
Pine Ridge Area
Butte County Area
West Central Plains
Ziebach County
Haakon County Area
Badlands Area
Bennett County Area
Mellette and Todd Counties
Tripp County
Northern Campbell
Southern Campbell
Crook County Plains
Weston County Plains
Wyoming Black Hills
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS North Platte NE
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG SOUTH WINDS AND LOW Humidity
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather
Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie
National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin.
Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather
Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie
National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin.
Timing:
Wednesday afternoon into the evening. Start time 1 PM
CDT/ 12 PM MDT/ ending at 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/.
Wednesday afternoon into the evening. Start time 1 PM
CDT/ 12 PM MDT/ ending at 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/.
Winds:
South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as around 15 percent.
As low as around 15 percent.
Temperatures:
High temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90.
High temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90.
Lightning:
Dry lightning possible late Wednesday afternoon and
evening, especially west of Highway 83.
Dry lightning possible late Wednesday afternoon and
evening, especially west of Highway 83.
Impacts:
Any fire starts may rapidly grow and spread.
Any fire starts may rapidly grow and spread.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest
Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest
Frenchman Basin
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 9 PM
MDT FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Dry and windy conditions will occur across much of central and
northern New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon. The lowest humidities
will focus over central and northeastern New Mexico while the
strongest winds are expected in northern New Mexico. While ERCs
remain near normal in portions of western and central New Mexico,
the fast drying of fine fuels may support rapid fire spread.
MDT FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Dry and windy conditions will occur across much of central and
northern New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon. The lowest humidities
will focus over central and northeastern New Mexico while the
strongest winds are expected in northern New Mexico. While ERCs
remain near normal in portions of western and central New Mexico,
the fast drying of fine fuels may support rapid fire spread.
Area And Timing:
Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle
Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), North Central Mountains (Zone
120), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley
(Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124),
Central Highlands (Zone 125), East Central Plains (Zone 126)
for Wednesday from 11 AM until 9 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts
up to 50 mph favoring northern New Mexico.
Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle
Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), North Central Mountains (Zone
120), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley
(Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124),
Central Highlands (Zone 125), East Central Plains (Zone 126)
for Wednesday from 11 AM until 9 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts
up to 50 mph favoring northern New Mexico.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values of 6 to 13 percent.
Minimum values of 6 to 13 percent.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
Northwest Plateau
Northeast Plains
West Central Mountains
Middle Rio Grande Valley
North Central Mountains
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Northeast Highlands
Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 AM MDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Riverton WY
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
Impacts:
Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
Affected Area:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...289...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...289...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
Counties Affected:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
Wind:
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Humidity:
As low as 10 to 15 percent.
As low as 10 to 15 percent.
Additional Details:
While wind will not be as strong as on
Wednesday, elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will
be seen today across much of the same area.
While wind will not be as strong as on
Wednesday, elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will
be seen today across much of the same area.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM
Cody Foothills
Natrona County/Casper BLM
Johnson County/Casper BLM
South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin
South Bighorn Mountains
Owl Creek Mountains
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains
Casper Mountain
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 10:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 12:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Goodland KS
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 027, 028, 041, 042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002
Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 041
Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253
Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002
Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 041
Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253
Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO.
Timing:
From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
Winds:
South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Impacts:
Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Yuma
Kit Carson County
Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Sherman
Thomas
Wallace
Logan
Greeley
Wichita
Dundy
Hitchcock
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 10:00 AM MST – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 8:00 PM MST
Issued by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
What:
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
and Relative Humidity between 10 to 20 percent.
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
and Relative Humidity between 10 to 20 percent.
Where:
Navajo Nation in Arizona and the Little Colorado River
Valley.
Navajo Nation in Arizona and the Little Colorado River
Valley.
When:
From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. For forecast updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. For forecast updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward
Chinle Valley
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County
Black Mesa Area
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226,
227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.
Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226,
227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.
Timing:
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to
midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to
midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Winds:
West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The windiest
conditions will occur on Wednesday.
West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The windiest
conditions will occur on Wednesday.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 6 percent.
As low as 6 percent.
Impacts:
Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will
uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will
uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs
Pueblo County Including Pueblo
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Crowley County Including Ordway
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon
Kiowa County Including Eads
Bent County Including Las Animas
Prowers County Including Lamar
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Dodge City KS
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather
Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather
Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather
Zone 085 Stevens.
Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather
Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather
Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather
Zone 085 Stevens.
Timing:
From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Winds:
South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 9 percent.
As low as 9 percent.
Impacts:
Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Hamilton
Kearny
Stanton
Grant
Morton
Stevens
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN NEBRASKA
Affected Area:
Knox and Cedar Counties.
Knox and Cedar Counties.
Timing:
From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Winds:
South 20 to 250 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
South 20 to 250 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 23 percent.
As low as 23 percent.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Knox
Cedar