Red Flag Warning Issued for Meade, Kansas Due to Critical Wildfire Danger
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Meade, Kansas, effective until 7 PM CST Friday due to strong winds and low humidity levels.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Dodge City 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 Southwest Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest Kansas. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either currently occurring or are imminent. The warning was issued because a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity is expected to contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 087, which includes Meade in Southwest Kansas.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should remain vigilant and prepare for potential fire hazards.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 14 percent.
- Fire Behavior: Conditions are favorable for rapid fire growth and spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect until 7:00 PM CST this evening, Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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