WWUS83 KDDC 260541
RFWDDC

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1241 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026


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Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
1241 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHWEST
KANSAS...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather
  Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather
  Zone 085 Stevens.

* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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