Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Sunday
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber.
* WINDS...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PRATT ... BARBER
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Medicine Lodge, KS
114 W 1st Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-886-3908
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BARBER followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning