By SALINA POST
Red flag warnings for grassland fire danger have been issued across the state of Kansas for Sunday.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, during the warning period, according to the National Weather Service. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday that includes the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
South winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 16 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.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday that includes the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Winds increasing this afternoon to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, and relative humidity as low as 22 percent are forecast.
Again, 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.
Clay County
Dickinson County
South winds sustained between at 20 and 25 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph, and humidity between 15 and 24 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended, the weather service noted.
Additionally, 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 at between 20 and 25 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph, and humidity between 15 and 24 percent are forecast.
Again, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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. Sunday that includes 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 10 percent are forecast.
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.