The National Weather Service office in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday afternoon and evening. &nbsp;

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.

Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...is forecast. Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as around 10 percent.Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to   spread rapidly.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;The National Weather Service office in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday afternoon and evening. &nbsp;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.Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...is forecast. Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as around 10 percent.Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly.

Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday