UPDATE 8 p.m. Sunday: The red flag warning has been allowed to expire.

A red flag warning has been issued for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning effective from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast, with winds from the south at 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 15 percent.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

UPDATE 8 p.m. Sunday: The red flag warning has been allowed to expire.<figure>
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 </figure>A red flag warning has been issued for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning effective from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyExtreme grassland fire danger is forecast, with winds from the south at 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 15 percent.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

UPDATE: Red flag warning allowed to expire