Red Flag Warning Issued for North Central and Northeast Kansas Through Tuesday 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 several Kansas counties due to high winds, low humidity, and dry fuels, effective from noon to 9 PM CST today.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- North Central and Northeast Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka
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 North Central and Northeast Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning for North Central and portions of Northeast Kansas. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The current warning replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following Fire Weather Zones and counties in Kansas:
- Republic (Zone 008)
- Washington (Zone 009)
- Marshall (Zone 010)
- Cloud (Zone 020)
- Clay (Zone 021)
- Riley (Zone 022)
- Ottawa (Zone 034)
- Dickinson (Zone 035)
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents should be aware that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Preparation for potential fire hazards is advised.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions contributing to the fire hazard include:
- Winds: Southwest winds between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels dropping to between 20 and 25 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs reaching between 75 and 80 degrees.
- Fuels: Dry fuel conditions are present across the affected zones.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CST today, February 17, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM CST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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