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City of Medicine Lodge, KS
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 :: 08:10 p.m. CDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Wednesday

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 to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark, Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Given the ongoing drought and continued dormant vegetation, any ignitions will have the potential to burn out of control quickly. Any outdoor burning, or outdoor activities involving sparks or flames, must be avoided.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MEADE ... CLARK ... COMANCHE ... 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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