Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 11:38AM CST until March 6 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Thursday Afternoon Near
Colorado...
...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Friday Afternoon Near
Oklahoma...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHWEST KANSAS...
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 to 7 PM CST Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM CST this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 7 PM
CST Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any ignitions will have the potential to grow into
wildfires rapidly, and any wildfires will be difficult to
control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
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:
Morton
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov