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EXPIRED10/3/2022 11:58:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: SevereCertainty: Likely
10/3/2022 11:58:00 AM until 10/3/2022 8:00:00 PM
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.
Critical Fire Danger Today...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL
KANSAS AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit
extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in
activities that could result in fire ignition.