Red Flag Warning Issued for Harper and Sumner Counties in Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Harper and Sumner counties due to extreme grassland fire danger and high winds expected Thursday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger. This alert, issued by NWS Wichita KS, is in effect for Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The geographic regions impacted by this warning include:
- Harper County, Kansas
- Sumner County, Kansas
What You Should Do
Residents and emergency personnel should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. It is advised to notify appropriate officials or fire crews in the field. Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels as low as 21 percent.
- Fire Danger: Extreme grassland fire danger.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting at 11:00 AM CST on Thursday, February 19, and is expected to last until 8:00 PM CST that evening.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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