Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 11:42PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
May 14, 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 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone
076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray and Fire Weather Zone
078 Ford.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Higher
gusts to 55 mph are possible with any t-storms.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated dry lightning strikes possible from
any storms.
* 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:
Grant; Haskell; Gray; Ford
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov