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WWUS83 KICT 132002

RFWICT



URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Wichita KS

302 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024



KSZ032-033-047-048-050-140100-

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Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-

302 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING

FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032,

033, 047, 048, AND 050...



* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast.



* Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.



* Relative Humidity...As low as 17 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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