Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 800 pm CDT, Mar 12th 2026

KSZ053-069-093-122300-
/O.EXA.KICT.FW.W.0003.260312T1700Z-260313T0100Z/
Chase-Butler-Cowley-
158 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH
CENTRAL KANSAS...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 22 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.

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