Active AlertsLiberty, MO

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area: In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 102, 103 and 104. 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 and 033.
Timing: From noon to 6 PM CST Friday.
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind: Southwest to west at 15-20 mph, with gusts of 25-30 mph.
Humidity: Below 25 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.