Red Flag Warning Issued for Stevens and Seward Counties in Kansas Due to Critical Wildfire Danger

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.