Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:27PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...HIGH END CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* 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 046 Rush,
Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards
and Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any ongoing fire or new fire that develops will catch
and spread quickly. Outdoor burning should not be attempted.
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.
Every effort should be made to contain the ongoing fires before
Sunday afternoon to prevent quick spread and reignition.
Area Description:
Trego; Ellis; Scott; Lane; Ness; Rush; Pawnee; Edwards; Kiowa
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: