Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 3:06AM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Will develop late this morning
west of I-135 continuing through the early evening hours.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 16 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that start will spread quickly and be
difficult to control.
Instruction:
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.
Area Description:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Rice; Reno; Kingman; Harper
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: