UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Wednesday:
The National Weather Service has moved parts of our area into red flag warnings for today.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
North winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 20 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop in areas with dried fuels will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 18 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.
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Fire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a fire weather watch in effect from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Northwest winds from 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 20 percent are expected.
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.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
North winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph, isolated to 40 mph, with minimum relative humidity values between 18 and 25 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop in areas with dried fuels will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.