Red Flag Warning Issued for Northern Missouri Counties Through Wednesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Red Flag Warning (NWS Alert Code: FWW) for critical fire weather conditions. The alert was issued late Tuesday evening and remains in effect through Wednesday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in Northern Missouri:

• Harrison
• Mercer
• Putnam
• Schuyler
• Grundy
• Sullivan
• Adair

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected zones are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to become hazardous on Wednesday afternoon due to a combination of the following factors:

• Wind: Gusty westerly winds reaching speeds of up to 30 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity values are forecast to fall between 15% and 20%.
• Temperature: Warm temperatures combined with low humidity and strong winds will contribute to heightened fire risk.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 11:00 AM CST to 7:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 18. The alert is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM CST.