The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme grassland fire danger for large portions of north central Kansas and all of eastern Kansas and has issued a Red Flag Warning for those portions between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday.
South wind will be sustained from 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity could drop as low as 25 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.