Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS

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WWUS83 KICT 130602
RFWICT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
102 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-132115-
/O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0006.240413T1700Z-240414T0100Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
102 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
032, 033, 047, 048, AND 050...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast.

* Winds...South to southwest 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35
  mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
  and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not
  recommended.

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.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.

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