Red Flag Warning Issued for Chase, Butler, and Cowley Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of central and south-central Kansas today from noon to 8 PM CDT due to extreme grassland fire danger and wind gusts up to 45 mph.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Central and South Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and South Central Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger. This alert (NWS Alert Type: Red Flag Warning) signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the following counties in Kansas:
- Chase
- Butler
- Cowley
What You Should Do
Residents and outdoor workers should exercise extreme caution. Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically. It is recommended to avoid any activities that could produce sparks or flames. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 25 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts reaching approximately 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 22 percent.
- Fire Behavior: The NWS warns of extreme grassland fire danger, where fire behavior can become unpredictable and difficult to control.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CDT today, March 12, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM CDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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