By SALINA POST
UPDATE 2 p.m. Saturday: Additional red flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon ro 8 p.m. Sunday that includes the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
South winds at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 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 noon to 8 p.m. Sunday that includes the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
South winds sustained between 20 and 25 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph and humidity between 18 and 22 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, the weather service noted. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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A red flag warning has been issued for counties in our area for Sunday.
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
Winds from the south at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph are forecast. Additionally, humidity is expected to drop as low as 16 percent.
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 noted.