Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 026, 034, 035, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 054, 055, and 058.

* WIND...Southerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Winds become westerly by early evening.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms are possible across eastern Kansas during the late afternoon or early evening.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: REPUBLIC ... WASHINGTON ... MARSHALL ... NEMAHA ... BROWN ... CLOUD ... CLAY ... RILEY ... POTTAWATOMIE ... JACKSON ... JEFFERSON ... OTTAWA ... DICKINSON ... GEARY ... MORRIS ... WABAUNSEE ... SHAWNEE ... DOUGLAS ... LYON ... OSAGE ... COFFEY

Instructions:

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.