Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 12:15PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone
044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046
Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062
Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 079
Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa and Fire Weather Zone 089
Comanche.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
Area Description:
Scott; Lane; Ness; Rush; Hamilton; Kearny; Pawnee; Edwards; Kiowa; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: