Red Flag Warning Issued for Southwest Kansas Counties Through Thursday Evening
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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 several Kansas counties due to critical wildfire danger, strong winds, and low humidity expected on Thursday.
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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 wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly, driven by a combination of strong winds and dry conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following Fire Weather Zones in Kansas:
- Morton
- Stevens
- Seward
- Meade
- Clark
- Comanche
- Barber
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for extreme fire behavior. Any ignitions may result in rapid wildfire development, and ongoing fires or existing burn scars may rekindle. It is essential to avoid any outdoor activities that could produce sparks or involve open flames during this period.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 15 percent.
- Hazard: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to elevated to critical wildfire danger.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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