Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast and North Central Kansas Through Thursday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several Kansas counties due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels, effective Thursday afternoon.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning for northeast, north central, and portions of east central Kansas. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch as conditions have become likely for extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Fire Weather Zones in Kansas:
- Republic
- Washington
- Marshall
- Nemaha
- Brown
- Cloud
- Clay
- Riley
- Pottawatomie
- Jackson
- Ottawa
- Dickinson
- Geary
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly due to the environment. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should prepare for the possibility of extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 19 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 68 degrees.
- Hazards: A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures acting on dry fuels.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 12:00 PM (noon) to 8:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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