Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 9:50AM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 7:50am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...
* Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that start will likely be difficult to
control.
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; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Kingman
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: