New event. Red Flag Warning from 3/5/2022 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM 
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 8 PM CST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 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
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire