Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 1:09AM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
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 078 Ford and Fire Weather
Zone 088 Clark.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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:
Ford; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov