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2022 [KICT] WICHITA Red Flag (FW) Warning (W) Number 4
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595 WWUS83 KICT 042126 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 KSZ049>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-051230- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1500Z-220306T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST SATURDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 049...050... 051...052...053...067...068...069...070...082...083...091...092... 093...094 AND 098... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ KSZ071-095-099-051230- /O.EXB.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Woodson-Wilson-Montgomery- 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 071...095 AND 099... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-051230- /O.EXT.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth- 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032...033...047 AND 048... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
854 WWUS83 KICT 050905 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 305 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 KSZ032-033-047-048-071-095-099-060015- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.FW.W.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Woodson-Wilson-Montgomery- 305 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032... 033...047...048...071...095 AND 099... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will shift to the west and northwest during the late afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 19 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ049>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-060015- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- 305 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 049... 050...051...052...053...067...068...069...070...082...083...091... 092...093...094 AND 098... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. This is a potentially dangerous situation. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will shift to the west and northwest during the late afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
714 WWUS83 KICT 052112 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 312 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 KSZ032-033-047>050-052215- /O.CAN.KICT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220306T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032...033...047...048...049 AND 050... The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity values have lowered the fire danger. $$ KSZ051>053-067>071-082-083-091>095-098-099-060200- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220306T0200Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua- Montgomery- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 051...052...053... 067...068...069...070...071...082...083...091...092...093...094... 095...098 AND 099... * Extreme to Catastrophic Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
772 WWUS83 KICT 060152 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 752 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 KSZ051>053-067>071-082-083-091>095-098-099-060300- /O.EXP.KICT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220306T0200Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua- Montgomery- 752 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 051...052... 053...067...068...069...070...071...082...083...091...092...093... 094...095...098 AND 099... Humidity values have quickly increased in the wake of a cold front passage, and wind speeds will continue to decrease through the night. Because of this, the fire danger will lessen significantly and the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ Martin
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595 WWUS83 KICT 042126 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 KSZ049>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-051230- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1500Z-220306T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST SATURDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 049...050... 051...052...053...067...068...069...070...082...083...091...092... 093...094 AND 098... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ KSZ071-095-099-051230- /O.EXB.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Woodson-Wilson-Montgomery- 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 071...095 AND 099... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-051230- /O.EXT.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth- 326 PM CST Fri Mar 4 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032...033...047 AND 048... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
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854 WWUS83 KICT 050905 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 305 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 KSZ032-033-047-048-071-095-099-060015- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.FW.W.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Woodson-Wilson-Montgomery- 305 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032... 033...047...048...071...095 AND 099... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will shift to the west and northwest during the late afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 19 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ049>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-060015- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0004.220305T1600Z-220306T0200Z/ Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- 305 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 049... 050...051...052...053...067...068...069...070...082...083...091... 092...093...094 AND 098... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. This is a potentially dangerous situation. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will shift to the west and northwest during the late afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
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714 WWUS83 KICT 052112 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 312 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 KSZ032-033-047>050-052215- /O.CAN.KICT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220306T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032...033...047...048...049 AND 050... The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity values have lowered the fire danger. $$ KSZ051>053-067>071-082-083-091>095-098-099-060200- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220306T0200Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua- Montgomery- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 051...052...053... 067...068...069...070...071...082...083...091...092...093...094... 095...098 AND 099... * Extreme to Catastrophic Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
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772 WWUS83 KICT 060152 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 752 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 KSZ051>053-067>071-082-083-091>095-098-099-060300- /O.EXP.KICT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220306T0200Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua- Montgomery- 752 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 051...052... 053...067...068...069...070...071...082...083...091...092...093... 094...095...098 AND 099... Humidity values have quickly increased in the wake of a cold front passage, and wind speeds will continue to decrease through the night. Because of this, the fire danger will lessen significantly and the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ Martin
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