UPDATE Wednesday morning: Wind speeds and some humidity levels have been updated.
Multiple red flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m Wednesday 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 southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
NWS in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Southwest winds at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph, shifting to the northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the evening are forecast. Humidity is expected to be 13 to 28 percent.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Shifting winds will cause fire control problems.
NWS in Hastings has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. that includes Mitchell County.
Winds from the west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph and humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire.