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City of Medicine Lodge, KS
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 :: 11:38 a.m. CDT

Alert

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

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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

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