Red Flag Warning Issued for Southwest and Central Kansas Through Saturday Evening
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday due to low humidity and gusty winds, creating critical fire weather conditions across 18 counties.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Dodge City, KS. This alert is in effect for Saturday, March 14, due to a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity that could lead to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Fire Weather Zones in Kansas:
- Trego, Scott, Lane, and Ness
- Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, and Hodgeman
- Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Gray, and Ford
- Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade, and Clark
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended during this period. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution, as any fire that develops will likely catch and spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Residents should prepare for potential fire hazards and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: South winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent.
- Impacts: The combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and wind will contribute to dangerous fire conditions where any fire that develops will spread quickly.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM CDT (11:00 AM MDT) on Saturday, March 14, until 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM MDT) the same evening.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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