Kansas Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/22/2026 12:01

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 2:01PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * LIGHTNING...Isolated dry thunderstorms will be possible along and west of Route 83. * 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: 
Kearny
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov