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2025 [KICT] WICHITA Red Flag (FW) Watch (A) Number 3
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312 WWUS83 KICT 161942 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 242 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025 KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-171200- /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0003.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.FW.A.0002.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 242 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Possible... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become 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. 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-171200- /O.NEW.KICT.FW.A.0003.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.FW.A.0002.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- 242 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KANSAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Possible... * Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Possible... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
605 WWUS83 KICT 170541 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1241 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 KSZ032-033-047-048-050-172045- /O.CAN.KICT.FW.A.0002.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FW.A.0003.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- 1241 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL KANSAS TODAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch for parts of central Kansas today. Very high fire danger is still expected this afternoon. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger likely on Tuesday... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible 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. && $$ KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-172045- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0003.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FW.A.0002.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 1241 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger for Today and likely again on Tuesday... * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
182 WWUS83 KICT 172057 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 357 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-181200- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0002.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0004.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250318T0200Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 357 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTH CENTRAL, SOUTHEAST AND PARTS OF CENTRAL KANSAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger for Today and likely again on Tuesday... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-181200- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0003.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0004.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- 357 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger likely on Tuesday... * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
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312 WWUS83 KICT 161942 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 242 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025 KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-171200- /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0003.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.FW.A.0002.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 242 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Possible... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become 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. 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-171200- /O.NEW.KICT.FW.A.0003.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.FW.A.0002.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- 242 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KANSAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Possible... * Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger Possible... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
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605 WWUS83 KICT 170541 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1241 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 KSZ032-033-047-048-050-172045- /O.CAN.KICT.FW.A.0002.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FW.A.0003.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- 1241 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL KANSAS TODAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch for parts of central Kansas today. Very high fire danger is still expected this afternoon. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger likely on Tuesday... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible 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. && $$ KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-172045- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0003.250317T1600Z-250318T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FW.A.0002.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 1241 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger for Today and likely again on Tuesday... * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
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182 WWUS83 KICT 172057 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 357 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-181200- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0002.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0004.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250318T0200Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 357 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTH CENTRAL, SOUTHEAST AND PARTS OF CENTRAL KANSAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger for Today and likely again on Tuesday... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-181200- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0003.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0004.250318T1600Z-250319T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- 357 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger likely on Tuesday... * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
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