Hallowell, KS Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 3:57AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* AFFECTED AREA... Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne KS and Dundy counties. * TIMING... 9 AM MDT to 4 PM MDT (10 AM MDT to 5 PM CDT). Duration of strong winds and low humidities together expected to be 1 to 2 hours. * WINDS... West southwesterly 15 to 30 mph in the morning, decreasing through the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Falling to 10 to 15 percent in the afternoon. * TEMPERATURES... Lower to mid 80s. * FUELS... Fuels will promote fire spread if fires were to develop. * FIRE DANGER...Lowest humidities will overlap with stronger winds for an hour or two this afternoon. While not expected to be widespread or persistent, these conditions could make controlling any fire difficult. Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of grass and crop fires.

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Hallowell.

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