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High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 4:32PM MDT until March 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwestand west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening.* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property andcause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially forhigh profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pocketsof low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly overshort distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior tothe onset of winds.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it isencouraged that you take preventative measures such as stayingindoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dustconcentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lungactivity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-relatedproblems, especially with children, elderly or those withpre-existing respiratory conditions.

National Weather Service

Fire Weather Watch issued March 14 at 11:12AM MDT until March 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected over portions ofthe region on Saturday....Persistent northwesterly flow during the day, combined with lowhumidity will create critical fire weather conditions for areasalong/east of Highway 83 and along/south of Highway 40. Some rainis expected this afternoon and evening, but will not be enough toovercome the dry fuels in the Watch area.The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a FireWeather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is ineffect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 003 Decatur, 004 Norton,015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove,041 Greeley, 042 Wichita and 081 Red Willow.* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.Outdoor burning is not recommended.A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possiblered flag warnings.

National Weather Service