Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 7:00AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
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 9 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather
Zone 081 Pratt and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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:
Stafford; Pratt; Barber
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov