Cloud County, KS
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 1:00 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Topeka KS
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud and Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa.
Timing
From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
Winds
South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 16 percent.
Temperatures
Highs in the low 80s.
Impacts
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Republic
- Cloud
- Ottawa
Briefing
From the forecaster
Workweek Forecast
Created by the NWS Topeka WFO
Dry conditions and above-normal temperatures continue through Wednesday. Low relative humidity and gusty winds will create extreme fire danger across portions of north-central Kansas this afternoon. Thunderstorm chances return on Thursday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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