Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 12:16PM CDT until March 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...Windy conditions and dry fuels will lead to an elevated fire
risk on Sunday...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone
043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 061
Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063
Finney and Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 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:
Trego; Scott; Lane; Hamilton; Kearny; Finney; Stanton
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: