The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Extreme Grassland Fire Danger is forecast. West winds will be sustained from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity will drop as low as 15 percent.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.