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...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather
Zone 085 Stevens and Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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:
Morton; Stevens; Seward
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov