By SALINA POST
UPDATE 4 p.m. Monday: Red flag warnings and a fire weather watch have been issued for Tuesday.
Red flag warnings
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. South winds at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph, and relative humidity as low as 10 to 15 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. This has the potential to be a higher end fire day for this area, the weather service noted.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect ftom 1-8 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
Southwest winds at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent are forecast.
Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition, the weather service warned.
Fire weather watch
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening for the following counties in our area.
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. South winds at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 20 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended, the weather service noted.