RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY 4/6/22 FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER 
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast.
* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 21 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.
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.
Instructions:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.
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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire