By SALINA POST
All of our area has been placed under red flag warnings for Sunday.
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Winds from the south at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 55 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.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Winds from the south at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, and relative humidity as low as 30 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Southwest winds sustained between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts of 45 to 55 mph, are possible. Afternoon humidities may fall to between the 25 and 35 percent.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should be avoided.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
South-southwest winds at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, and relative humidity as low as 15 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.