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Topeka - KS, US, National Weather Service

Jefferson County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WIND GUSTS, AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST KS... The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity, strong wind gusts, and dry fuels for portions of east central KS , which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 026 Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 037 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee and Fire Weather Zone 039 Shawnee. TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 63. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THROUGH 8 PM ...