Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 8:52PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS WEST OF
I-135...
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Will persist into this evening
west of I-135, with extreme grassland fire danger expected
again Tuesday afternoon and evening west of I-135.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that start will spread quickly and be
difficult to control.
Instruction:
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures
can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.
Area Description:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Rice; Reno; Kingman; Harper
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: