Kansas Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 13:25

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Will persist into this evening for areas west of I-135. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that start will spread quickly and be difficult to control.
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. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product.
Area Description: 
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Rice; Reno; Kingman; Harper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS