Weather Alerts For Goodland, KS
High Wind Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan- Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Arapahoe, Tribune, Wray, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City, Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley 144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /244 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current favored areas for blowing dust are within a large plume of dust extending from Yuma county into Greeley county. This will be impacting Interstate 70 between Goodland and Kanorado. Be prepared for visibilities less than one half mile if traveling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air. Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to blowing dust. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Blowing Dust Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan- Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Arapahoe, Tribune, Wray, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City, Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley 144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /244 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current favored areas for blowing dust are within a large plume of dust extending from Yuma county into Greeley county. This will be impacting Interstate 70 between Goodland and Kanorado. Be prepared for visibilities less than one half mile if traveling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air. Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to blowing dust. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Fire Weather Watch
-URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace- Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- 105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /205 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * WINDS...Friday, Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Saturday, Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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 105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace- Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- 105 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /205 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 252, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * WINDS...Friday, Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Saturday, Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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. &&
Air Quality Alert
-Air Quality Index: 55 Air Quality Level: moderate Be careful when outside today, some pollutants in the air.