Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:57PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THROUGH 8 PM ...
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag
Warning for low relative humidity, strong wind gusts, and dry
fuels for portions of east central KS , which is in effect from
noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 026 Jefferson, Fire Weather
Zone 037 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee and Fire
Weather Zone 039 Shawnee.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 63.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: