The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Fire Weather Watch for hot, dry, and windy conditions,
which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015,
016, 017, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 028, 029, 030, 031, 037,
038 and 043.
* TIMING…From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND…Southwest 10 to 15 MPH with gusts between 25 to 30 MPH
* HUMIDITY…Between 20 and 30 percent
* HIGHEST THREAT…Dry fuels in these warm and dry conditions may
allow ignited fires to spread rapidly