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City of Ellis, Kansas
Thursday April 20th, 2023 :: 10:18 a.m. CDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego and Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop could quickly spread.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TREGO ... ELLIS

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Address/Location
City of Ellis, Kansas
815 Jefferson St
Ellis, KS 67637

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 785-726-4812

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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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