By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
Red flag warnings have been issued for much of Kansas Friday, including counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast.
Winds from the northwest at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, and relative humidity as low as 18 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.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Winds from the north-northwest at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 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, according to the weather service. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Northwest winds sustained at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph, and humidity at 19 to 23 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, the weather service noted.