Kansas Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 22:00

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:00AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning for Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud and Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 86. * LIGHTNING... * 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