Red Flag Warning Issued for Harper and Sumner Counties in Kansas
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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 Harper and Sumner counties due to extreme grassland fire danger and high winds expected Thursday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita KS
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 Southern Kansas.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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