...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles as a sudden onset of high winds is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front looks to move through the area this evening starting after 8 PM MDT this evening and then progressing to the southeast through the next few hours. Counties in the southern and southeast portions of the warning may not experience the strong winds for a few hours after the issuance of the warning.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

...Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday...

The combination of dry fuels, relative humidity values as low as 10 percent and southwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph will produce critical fire weather conditions in the Red Flag Warning area. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 013, 027, 041, 253, AND 254...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* Additional Details... A cold front and its associated wind shift will move through the warning area during the early to mid evening hours, shifting winds to the north with gusts around 50 mph; locally higher gusts may be possible.

Avoid burning or creating sparks if possible.

Avoid parking on dry grass or crop debris

Avoid dragging chains behind your vehicle or with flat tires.