Much of the state is once again under red flag warnings today.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a red flag warning for extreme grassland fire danger in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Winds: South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 24 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please be mindful of anything that may cause a spark.
NWS in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
WIND: South to southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
HUMIDITY: Afternoon humidity values will fall from 15 to 20 percent.
IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
WINDS: South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 17 percent.
IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additionally, a wind advisory remains in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Strong wind gusts could blow around unsecured objects. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong and sudden wind gusts, especially on east-west oriented roads and highways.