Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 5:06AM CDT until March 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* AFFECTED AREA…In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015,
016, 017, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 028, 029, 030, 031,
032, 033, 037, 038, 039, 040, 043, 044, 045, 046, 053 and 054.

* TIMING…From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND…Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts over 40 mph
possible.

* HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
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.