Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 8:55AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 6:55am
Expires:
April 20, 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
from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone
031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044
Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 064
Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077
Gray and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 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:
Trego; Ellis; Scott; Lane; Ness; Hodgeman; Haskell; Gray; Stevens
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: