Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 2:23PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...
* Winds...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent.
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.
Area Description:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: