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Marion County Emergency Management KS
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 :: 06:56 a.m. PST

Alert

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY

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 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast.

* Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.
 

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Address/Location
Marion County Emergency Management KS
203 S 4th St
Marion, KS 66861

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-382-2144

Linda Klenda
Communications
[email protected]
620-382-2144

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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