Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:47AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 11:47pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON IN
NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...From the southwest, sustained 15 to 25 mph and gusting
at least 30 to 35 MPH.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Phillips; Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: