...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN KANSAS AND WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060, 102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 020, 028, 029, 037, 043, 044, 053 and 054. * TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WIND...Wind gusts of 45 to potentially 55 mph are expected this afternoon. * HUMIDITY... Humidity values will drop as low as 20-25% this afternoon. 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. &&
