DODGE CITY - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Dodge City is forecasting southwest winds at 20 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph will be possible this afternoon across southwest and central Kansas. 

The combination of these gusty southwest winds and low humilities will result in critical or near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon, mainly along and east of a Hays to Kinsley to Greensburg to Coldwater line. 

Outdoor burning should not be attempted today.

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 </figure>NWSDODGE CITY - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Dodge City is forecasting southwest winds at 20 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph will be possible this afternoon across southwest and central Kansas. The combination of these gusty southwest winds and low humilities will result in critical or near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon, mainly along and east of a Hays to Kinsley to Greensburg to Coldwater line. Outdoor burning should not be attempted today.

Red Flag Warning today for Ellis, Rush, Pawnee counties