YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...  A Red Flag Warning is in effect Thursday afternoon and early evening for Cheyenne county in Colorado, Wallace, Wichita, Greeley and Logan counties in Kansas. Dangerous fire weather conditions are possible with strong southwesterly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph, and humidity near 10 percent. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged.  Also on Thursday, blowing dust will produce reduced visibilities and poor air quality for those generally east of a line from Kit Carson, Colorado to Goodland, Oberlin and Norton, Kansas Thursday afternoon. Western portions of Yuma and Kit Carson may also see blowing dust late in the afternoon.  Friday, counties along the Tri-State border may see winds gust above 50 mph with blowing dust reducing visibility during the afternoon hours.  Elevated to Near Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for areas along and south of the Interstate on Saturday, Sunday and Monday afternoons.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is not expected at this time. Please report any wildfires to local dispatch. Otherwise, please report any low visibilities associated with blowing dust to the office.