HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Southwest winds will be sustained from 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, with relative humidity as low as 21 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.