Red Flag Warning Issued for Stevens and Seward Counties in 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 Stevens and Seward counties, effective Friday afternoon, as high winds and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Dodge City
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 (NWS) in Dodge City, Kansas, has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. This alert is triggered by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity, which significantly increases the risk of extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in southwest Kansas:
- Stevens County (Fire Weather Zone 085)
- Seward County (Fire Weather Zone 086)
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Avoid Outdoor Burning: Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged during this period.
- Exercise Caution: Any ignitions have the potential to grow into wildfires rapidly.
- Preparation: Be prepared for wildfires that may be difficult to control.
Expected Conditions
Meteorologists expect the following conditions during the warning period:
- Winds: Southwest to west winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 15 percent.
- Impact: The combination of dry air and high winds means any fire that starts will likely spread quickly and be challenging for emergency services to contain.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is scheduled to be in effect during the following window:
- Start Time: 12:00 PM (noon) CST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
- End Time: 7:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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