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Nemaha County KS Sheriff Office
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 :: 03:34 a.m. CDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 008, 009, 010, 020, 021, 022, 023, and 034.

* WIND...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEMAHA ... DICKINSON ... GEARY ... MORRIS

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Address/Location
Nemaha County KS Sheriff Office
212 North 6th Street
Seneca, KS 66538

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 785-336-2311

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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:
Red Flag Warning

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