UPDATE 3 p.m. Tuesday
Red flag warnings and a fire weather watch have been issued for counties in our area.
Red flag warnings
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. Winds from the northwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph, and relative humidity as low as 17 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control, the weather service noted. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Wednesday for Marion County.
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. Winds from the northwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, and relative humidity as low as 21 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control, the weather service noted. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts to 50 mph, and humidity at 20 to 25 percent in late morning and afternoon are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, the weather service noted. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Dickinson County
Northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts to 50 mph, and humidity at 20 to 25 percent in late morning and afternoon, are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, the weather service noted. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire weather watch
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Very strong winds from the northwest, sustained 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph, and relative humidity as low as 20 to 25 percent are forecast.
Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.