Dec 14, 2021

Red Flag warning issued for Wednesday

Posted Dec 14, 2021 8:29 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR VERY STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES.

WIND...Southerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Winds become westerly by early evening. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms are possible across eastern Kansas during the late afternoon or early evening. *

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