Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:48AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather
Zone 020 Cloud and Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 89 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Republic; Cloud; Ottawa
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov