Weather Alerts for Johnson County KSIssued by the National Weather Service |
 RED FLAG WARNING |
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| JOHNSON COUNTY KS | ||
Areas Affected: Miami - Linn - Johnson - Jackson - Lafayette - Saline - Howard - Cass - Johnson - Pettis - Cooper - Bates - Henry |
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| Effective: Thu, 2/26 9:50pm | Updated: Fri, 2/27 1:05am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 2/27 7:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
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 to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 057, 060 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 037, 038, 039, 040, 043, 044, 045, 046, 053 and 054. * TIMING...From noon to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WIND...Southwest to west at 15-20 mph, with gusts of 25-30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Below 25 percent. Information: 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. |
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