Weather Alerts For Yuma, CO
High Wind Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 137 AM MST Fri Jan 16 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 Cheyenne Wells, Grinnell, Wray, Bird City, Oakley, Trenton, Benkelman, Culbertson, Palisade, Arapahoe, Tribune, Sharon Springs, Colby, Yuma, St. Francis, Goodland, Hill City, Stratton Ne, Oberlin, Hoxie, Atwood, Leoti, Norton, McCook, Grainfield, Quinter, and Burlington 137 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /237 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this 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... 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. &&
Fire Weather Watch
-URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 136 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace- Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- 136 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /236 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 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 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... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * 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, from 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 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 136 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace- Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- 136 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /236 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 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 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... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * 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, from 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 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. &&