All of our area is now under red flag warnings for Tuesday.
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 10 p.m. for the following counties in our area.
McPherson County
Saline County
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
Extreme to catastrophic grassland fire danger is forecast.
South winds at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, and relative humidity as low as 20 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 10 p.m. for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Extreme to catastrophic grassland fire danger is forecast.
South winds at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph, and relative humidity as low as 13 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Wichita also has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday that includes Marion County.
Extreme to catastrophic grassland fire danger is forecast.
South winds at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 37 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect ftom 1-8 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Winds from the south to southwest 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 14 percent.
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. In addition, if any fires remain active after sunset, they will be impacted by a significant wind shift to northerly behind a cold front.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
South winds at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and humidity falling to 14 to 25 percent in the afternoon are forecast.
Thunderstorms are unlikely during the afternoon, though can`t be ruled out during the evening in the warning area.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Dickinson County
South winds at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and humidity falling to 15 to 27 percent in the afternoon are forecast.
Thunderstorms are unlikely during the afternoon, though can`t be ruled out during the evening in the warning area.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.