Full Notification

...Red Flag Warning Posted for Portions of the Eastern Plains... .Fire danger will increase this afternoon as breezy northwest winds occur within a very dry airmass. A rapid spread of ignited wildland fires will be possible. Burning is not recommended today. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 020, 021, 025, 028, 029, 030, 037, 038, 043, 044, 045, 053, 054, 057, 060, 102, 103, 104, AND 105... The National Weather Service in KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 025, 057, 060, 102, 103, 104, and 105.Fire weather zones 020, 021, 028, 029, 030, 037, 038, 043, 044, 045, 053, and 054.

* WIND...Sustained northwest winds of 20 mph with higher gusts are expected this afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values will fall into the low to middle 20 percent range.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BATES ... BUCHANAN ... CASS ... CLAY ... CLINTON ... HENRY ... JACKSON ... JOHNSON ... LAFAYETTE ... PETTIS ... PLATTE ... RAY

Instructions:

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.