The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 060. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 024, 025, 031, 032, 033, 038, 039, 040, 043, 044, 045, 046, 053 and 054.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Gusty southwesterly winds up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling between 15 and 25% Thursday afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LINN ... LINN ... MACON ... CARROLL ... CHARITON ... RANDOLPH ... LAFAYETTE ... SALINE ... HOWARD ... CASS ... JOHNSON ... PETTIS ... COOPER ... BATES ... HENRY
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.
