Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Saxman, KS ∙ Hedville, KS ∙ Galatia, KS ∙ Luray, KS ∙ Gypsum, KS ∙ Odin, KS ∙ Beverly, KS ∙ Alden, KS ∙ Kanopolis, KS ∙ Langley, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 209 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product.

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