Hope, KS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND DRY FUELS FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND PARTS OF
NORTHEAST KANSAS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Republic, Washington, Marshall, Cloud, Clay,
Riley, Ottawa and Dickinson.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* WINDS...South and Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 74.

* 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.

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