Red Flag Warning Issued for Adair County, Missouri Through Thursday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Adair County due to gusty winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Adair County in Missouri, identified as Fire Weather Zone 017. The alert covers portions of western, central, and northern Missouri.
What You Should Do
Residents are strongly advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusty westerly winds are expected to reach speeds up to 30 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity values are forecast to fall between 15 and 20%.
- Hazards: A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to critical fire weather.
Timeline
There are two distinct windows for this alert:
- Initial Warning: Effective until 7:00 PM CST this evening, Wednesday, February 18.
- Second Warning: Effective from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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