Weather Alerts For Edson, KS
High Wind Watch
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 549 AM MST Wed Jan 14 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman- Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Goodland, Quinter, Grinnell, McCook, Yuma, Cheyenne Wells, Hill City, Leoti, Atwood, Benkelman, Norton, Tribune, Culbertson, Trenton, Oberlin, Wray, Arapahoe, Colby, Palisade, Hoxie, St. Francis, Oakley, Sharon Springs, Burlington, Stratton Ne, Grainfield, and Bird City 549 AM MST Wed Jan 14 2026 /649 AM CST Wed Jan 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities and impact air quality. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. &&
Fire Weather Watch
-URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 547 AM MST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Strong winds from the north-northwest, with gusts up to 45 MPH Thursday and 65 MPH Saturday along with humidity values in the mid teens will create critical fire weather conditions. Areas along and between I-70 and U.S. 40, and west of KS 27 will see critical conditions Thursday, but this area of concern may grow over the next 36 hours. Friday, widespread critical fire weather conditions are likely, represented by GFDI values largely being above 40 with eastern Colorado hitting 100+ GFDI values. Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace- 547 AM MST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Thursday and 65 mph Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&
Fire Weather Warning
-URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 547 AM MST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Strong winds from the north-northwest, with gusts up to 45 MPH Thursday and 65 MPH Saturday along with humidity values in the mid teens will create critical fire weather conditions. Areas along and between I-70 and U.S. 40, and west of KS 27 will see critical conditions Thursday, but this area of concern may grow over the next 36 hours. Friday, widespread critical fire weather conditions are likely, represented by GFDI values largely being above 40 with eastern Colorado hitting 100+ GFDI values. Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace- 547 AM MST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Thursday and 65 mph Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&