Red Flag Warning issued December 18 at 2:17AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 020,
028, 029, 037, 043, 044, 053 and 054.
* TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Wind gusts of 45 to potentially 55 mph are expected this
afternoon.
* HUMIDITY... Humidity values will drop as low as 20-25% this
afternoon.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 20:00 - pe klo 2:00
