Colby, KS Weather

* 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...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/
Sunday.  The highest wind gusts will occur mid morning through
early 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.

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.

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Today...

Today, southwesterly winds are forecast through the day. Be aware
of a strong cold front late evening with a wind shift to the
north. Winds are forecast to increase with the front as well.
Winds are forecast to gradually increase through the day. There is
concern that cloud cover could impact the magnitude of winds; if
that is not the case then winds could be stronger than forecast.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002
Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015
Sheridan, 016 Graham, 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 CO.

* TIMING...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 8 PM MDT /9
PM CDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

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.