Red Flag Warning Issued for Morton County, 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 Morton County, Kansas, as high winds and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions through Friday evening.
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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 Morton County. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly. The warning is triggered by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity that can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 084, encompassing Morton County in far southwest Kansas.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged while the warning is in effect. Residents should be aware that any ignitions will have the potential to grow into wildfires rapidly, and such fires will be difficult to control. Preparation is advised for those in the affected area.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions include southwest winds sustained between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. Relative humidity is expected to drop as low as 13 percent. These conditions, combined with warm temperatures, create a high risk for rapid fire spread.
Timeline
There are two primary windows for this alert:
- An initial Red Flag Warning is in effect until 7:00 PM CST this evening, March 5.
- A second Red Flag Warning is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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