Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 2:07PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 12:07pm
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
until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone
065 Pawnee and Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 20 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:
Rush; Pawnee; Ford
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov