By SALINA POST
Counties in our area are once again facing red flag warnings.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday that includes Marion County.
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast.
Winds from the northwest at 30 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 23 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-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast.
Winds from the northwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, and relative humidity as low as 21 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 Topeka has issud a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Winds from the northwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 25 to 35 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issud a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Northwest winds at 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, and relative humidity as low as 17 to 25 percent are forecast.
Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.