Red Flag Warning 03/06/2026 09:49 Kansas

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued March 6 at 11:49AM CST until March 6 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Friday Afternoon Near Oklahoma... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 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: 
Meade
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov