Apr 16, 2023

UPDATE: Red flag warnings issued for some area counties on Sunday

Posted Apr 16, 2023 1:00 PM

UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Sunday: Dickinson County has been added to the red flag warning list. See below.

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By SALINA POST

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

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

Jewell County

Mitchell County

Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 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 1-8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Clay County

Cloud County

Ottawa County

Republic County

Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 17 to 22 percent range are forecast.

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

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning effective from 1-8 p.m. Sunday that includes Dickinson County.

Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph and relative humidity in the 16 to 22 percent range are forecast.

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