Red Flag Warning Issued for Leavenworth, Clinton, and Platte Counties Through Thursday Night
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri due to critical fire weather conditions expected Thursday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Kansas and Northwest 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 Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO. The alert is in effect for Thursday, March 12, due to the combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Kansas: Leavenworth County (Fire Weather Zone 103)
- Missouri: Clinton and Platte counties (Fire Weather Zones 021 and 028)
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged and not recommended during this period. Any fire that develops will likely catch and spread quickly due to the environmental conditions. Residents should prepare for critical fire weather and exercise extreme caution with any potential ignition sources.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 35 to 45 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity values are forecast to fall to approximately 20% to 25%.
- Hazards: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM (noon) CDT on Thursday, March 12, until 9:00 PM CDT Thursday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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