Red Flag Warning Issued for Greeley and Wichita Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 12, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Greeley and Wichita counties due to critical fire weather conditions from high winds and low humidity, effective through April 13.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western Kansas
- Issued
- April 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Goodland KS
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 Western Kansas.
Red Flag Warning in Kansas
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Goodland KS. This alert is for wind and low relative humidity, with the warning remaining in effect as specified.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Greeley and Wichita counties in Kansas, specifically Fire Weather Zones 041 and 042.
What You Should Do
Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 11 percent are expected.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9 PM MDT on April 12 and from 11 AM MDT to 8 PM MDT on April 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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