Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Topeka, KS ∙ Lawrence, KS ∙ Manhattan, KS ∙ Fostoria, KS ∙ Kickapoo Site 6, KS ∙ Industry, KS ∙ Hoyt, KS ∙ Herington, KS ∙ Plymouth, KS ∙ Harris, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 226 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG WINDS FOR ALL OF NORTH- CENTRAL, NORTHEAST AND EAST-CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning for which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 026, 034, 035, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 054, 055, 056, 058 and 059. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds sustained at 12 to 22 mph with gusts up to 35 mph north of Interstate 70, and gusts between 25 and 30 mph south of Interstate 70. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops could catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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.

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