Apr 12, 2023

UPDATE: Red flag warnings in place for Wednesday

Posted Apr 12, 2023 2:00 PM

UPDATE 9 a.m. Wednesday: Dickinson County has been added to the red flag warning list for today. See below.

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By SALINA POST

Red flag warnings have been issued for some counties in our area Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

Jewell County

Mitchell County

South winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 20-25 percent are forecast.

Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

Clay County

Cloud County

Dickinson County

Ottawa County

Republic County

South to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.