By SALINA POST
Much of the state has been placed under red flag warnings for Tuesday.
The red flag warnings have replaced the fire weather watches that were issued earlier for counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. Winds are forecast to be from the south at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts may approach 50 mph across parts of southern Kansas. Additionally, relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 25 to 35 percent.
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 noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday that includes the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
South winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 percent are forecast.
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.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday that includes the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Dickinson County
South winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and humidity at 20 to 30 percent are forecast.
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 7 p.m. that includes the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
South winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and humidity at 20 to 25 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.