Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 1:34PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Tuesday...
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 to 9 PM CDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative
humidity is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT
Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Trego
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov