Mar 13, 2025

Fire weather watch issued for Friday

Posted Mar 13, 2025 1:05 PM
Fire weather watch issued for Fri. March 13
Fire weather watch issued for Fri. March 13

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for extreme grassland fire danger for central, south-central and southeastern Kansas. 
     • Extreme grassland fire danger  
     • Winds: South 30 to 35 m.p.h. with gusts up to 55 m.p.h. 
     • Relative humidity as low as 19 percent  
     • Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become              very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended 

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.