Red Flag Warning Issued for Southwest Kansas: Critical Wildfire Danger Through Friday 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 Morton, Stevens, and Seward counties as strong winds and low humidity create critical fire conditions.
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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
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Dodge City, KS. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent in the specified region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Fire Weather Zones in Southwest Kansas near the Oklahoma border:
- Morton (Zone 084)
- Stevens (Zone 085)
- Seward (Zone 086)
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that any fire that develops will likely catch and spread quickly due to the prevailing conditions. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended. Residents should remain vigilant and prepare for extreme fire behavior, as the combination of wind, low humidity, and warm temperatures creates a high-risk environment.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds sustained between 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 12 percent.
- Hazards: Critical wildfire danger and rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 7:00 PM CST this evening, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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