Weather Alerts For Kirk, CO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 740 PM MST Thu Jan 15 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 Norton, Quinter, Yuma, Colby, Tribune, Leoti, Goodland, Grainfield, Palisade, Sharon Springs, Culbertson, Burlington, Benkelman, Hoxie, Cheyenne Wells, McCook, Oberlin, Trenton, Oakley, Hill City, Wray, Grinnell, Bird City, Stratton Ne, St. Francis, Arapahoe, and Atwood 740 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /840 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial surge of winds is forecast this evening along a cold front with wind gusts of 60-70 mph. A lull in the winds is forecast to occur after this before strong to damaging winds return Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 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. &&

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 728 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- 728 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /828 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ TO 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 013, 014, 015, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 079, 080, 081, 252, 253, AND 254... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 16 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. &&