Red Flag Warning from 4/8/2022 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT for Harvey County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Marion County, KS, Butler County, KS. 
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM
NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING 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
today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is
forecast.
* Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 18 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:
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