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Dodge City Today
By the People, for the People
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Thursday
Red Flag Warning issued for far western Kansas
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM CST (noon MST) this afternoon to 7 PM CST (6 PM MST) this evening. Critical fire weather conditions associated with breezy south winds and very low humidity are forecast behind a pronounced dryline on Thursday afternoon.
Why it matters
Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control due to the unpredictable fire behavior caused by the combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures. Outdoor burning is not recommended during this time period.
The details
The Red Flag Warning covers Fire Weather Zones 061 Hamilton, 074 Stanton, and 084 Morton in far western Kansas. South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 percent are expected during the warning period.
- The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 PM CST (noon MST) this afternoon to 7 PM CST (6 PM MST) this evening.
- A Dense Fog Advisory is also in effect from 2 AM to 11 AM CST Thursday for portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas.
The players
National Weather Service in Dodge City
The local National Weather Service office that issued the Red Flag Warning and Dense Fog Advisory for the affected areas.
What’s next
Residents in the affected areas should remain vigilant for any fire activity and be prepared to take immediate action if a fire starts. The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and may issue additional weather alerts if conditions warrant.
The takeaway
The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures on Thursday afternoon creates a critical fire weather scenario for far western Kansas. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly, so extreme caution is advised when it comes to outdoor activities that could spark a blaze.
