Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Kansas Due to Extreme Grassland Fire Danger

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger. The alert was issued on February 18 and is set to take effect on Thursday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in southeast Kansas:

• Allen
• Cowley
• Elk
• Wilson
• Neosho
• Chautauqua
• Montgomery
• Labette

What You Should Do

Residents and officials should be aware that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically due to the combination of strong winds and low humidity. It is advised to notify appropriate officials or fire crews in the field regarding these conditions.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: West winds between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 15 to 20 percent.
• Hazard: Extreme grassland fire danger.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.