Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 349 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-010200- /O.CON.KTOP.FW.W.0002.230331T1700Z-230401T0200Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris- Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- 349 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HIGH WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 026, 034, 035, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 054, 055, 056, 058, AND 059... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 026, 034, 035, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 054, 055, 056, 058, and 059. * WIND...West to southwest winds sustained at 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...Lowest values from 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should not occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 344 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-010000- /O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230401T0000Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris- Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, and Lawrence 344 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 MPH are expected through this morning. West winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH are expected by this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From now until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
Extreme Fire Danger
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 518 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 KSZ020-010000- Cloud- 518 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...extreme fire danger today... The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon. Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire danger. Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn. $$