The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag
Warning for parts of northcentral Kansas for low RH values, dry
and ample fuels and gusty winds, which is in effect from 1 PM
this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather
Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather
Zone 021 Clay, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa and Fire Weather
Zone 035 Dickinson.
* TIMING…From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS…North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Up to 55.
* LIGHTNING…
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.