Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 12:25PM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL
AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS...
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...
* Winds...Southwest at 20 to 25 mph this afternoon becoming
northwest behind a cold front on Sunday with speeds increasing
to 25 to 35 with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread quickly and behave erratically.
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.
Area Description:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Butler; Greenwood; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Chautauqua
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov