By SALINA POST
Red flag warnings have been issued for a large part of Kansas, including all counties in our area for Thursday.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, according to information from 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 7 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. Northwest winds from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 percent are expected.
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 from 1-7 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday that includes Dickinson County.
Northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 18 percent are forecast.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 16 percent are forecast.