Alertes en vigueurMedicine Lodge, KS

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 today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber.
Timing: From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
Winds: South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 11 percent.
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.