Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 7:05PM CST until February 19 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* AFFECTED AREA…In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 060. In Missouri,
Fire Weather Zones 024, 025, 031, 032, 033, 038, 039, 040,
043, 044, 045, 046, 053 and 054.
* TIMING…From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND…Gusty southwesterly winds up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY…Relative humidity values falling between 15 and 25%
Thursday afternoon.
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.
