Red Flag Warning Issued for Eastern Kansas and Northern Missouri Due to Critical Fire Conditions
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Friday afternoon as strong winds and low humidity create a high risk for rapid fire spread across the region.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Kansas and 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 Eastern Kansas and Northern Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. The previously issued Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect as conditions have escalated to a warning level.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region across two states:
- Kansas: Atchison, Doniphan, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties.
- Missouri: Atchison, Nodaway, Worth, Gentry, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Holt, Andrew, De Kalb, Daviess, Grundy, Sullivan, Adair, Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Livingston, Linn, Macon, Platte, Clay, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, and Randolph counties.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid all outdoor burning. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Ensure all trailers and equipment are properly maintained to prevent sparks and remain vigilant for any signs of smoke.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to reach critical thresholds for fire danger:
- Wind: Southwest to west winds between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts reaching 25 to 30 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop below 25 percent.
- Impacts: Rapid fire growth and difficult containment for any new ignitions.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM (noon) to 6:00 PM CST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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