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Make preparations per the instructions

Goodland - KS, US, National Weather Service

Hitchcock County

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 079, 080, AND 252... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock and 252 Yuma. TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. WINDS...Northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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.