Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 3 at 12:01AM CDT until April 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 10:01pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 11:00am
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
045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone
078 Ford and Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...North-northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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; Ness; Hodgeman; Ford; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: