The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 008, 009, 010, 020, 021, and 034.
* WIND...Southwest at 20 to 25MPH with gusts of 35 to 40MPH
* HUMIDITY...17 to 20 percent
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NEMAHA ... BROWN ... RILEY ... POTTAWATOMIE ... DICKINSON ... GEARY
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.
