Active AlertsGeneseo, KS

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Extreme Grassland Fire DangerWill persist into this evening west of I-135, with extreme grassland fire danger expected again Tuesday afternoon and evening west of I-135. Wind
S: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at times. Relative HumidityAs low as 10 percent today, and as low as 15 to 20 percent Tuesday. Impact
S: Any fires that start will spread quickly and be difficult to control.

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.