Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:32AM CDT until March 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 9:32am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 007, 015, 016
and 023.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM CDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM
CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.
* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
percent Friday and Saturday.
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:
Putnam; Grundy; Sullivan; Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov