Active Weather Alerts
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:25 PM Mar. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS ALONG AND WEST OF THE FLINT HILLS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Southwest at 20 to 25 mph this afternoon becoming northwest behind a cold front on Sunday with speeds increasing to 25 to 35 with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically. 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:25 PM Mar. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS ALONG AND WEST OF THE FLINT HILLS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Southwest at 20 to 25 mph this afternoon becoming northwest behind a cold front on Sunday with speeds increasing to 25 to 35 with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:55 PM Mar. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...A cold front will usher in north winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Some tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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