Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:23PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...
* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread quickly and behave erratically.
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; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Reno; Harvey; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: