The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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.
