Mar 14, 2025

Red Flag Warning in effect due to high winds and low humidity

Posted Mar 14, 2025 1:37 PM

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.