YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...  A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the region during the late morning to afternoon hours due to critical fire weather conditions from low humidity, gusty west winds up to 35 mph, and dry fuels mainly along and north of Highway 34 in southwest Nebraska, Yuma and Kit Carson counties in Colorado, as well as Norton and Decatur counties in Kansas.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...  Near critical to critical fire weather conditions will be possible Monday and possibly Tuesday as well, with low humidity and stronger westerly winds both days. Blowing dust may be possible generally along and west of a Yuma to Burlington to Leoti line Monday afternoon as well resulting in reduced visibilities and poor air quality.  A cold front will move through the area on Tuesday, bringing a sudden wind shift creating potentially dangerous fire weather conditions should one be ongoing. Blowing dust is also a concern, mainly in the southwest corner of the area. In the wake of the front some light snow accumulations through the evening and overnight hours; this may lead to some slick spots on roadways through Wednesday morning impacting the morning commute.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is not currently anticipated. Spotters are encouraged to report any fires to local dispatch or NWS Goodland.