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 has been issued for the entire area for today. Extremely dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior is expected as any fires that develop will grow and spread out of control. The fire danger threat is particularly dangerous for the western portions of the area, roughly west of a Trenton to Tribune line.  A High Wind Warning is in effect across portions of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas for wind gusts up to 65 mph. Hazardous travel conditions are likely due to strong cross winds, and potential brownout conditions from blowing dust. Reduced air quality may become widespread in association with blowing dust, and could aggravate asthma or cause respiratory problems, especially for people with pre-existing respiratory conditions.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...  A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Wednesday for areas west of a line from Yuma, Colorado, to Russell Springs and Leoti, Kansas. Southwest winds gusting 25 to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 percent may result in critical fire weather conditions.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated. Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.