Geary County Emergency Management
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A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM FRIDAY FOR VERY GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR THE ENTIRE AREA...*
TIMING...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.
WINDS...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning should be postponed until conditions improve.
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.