Weather Alert
Red Flag Warning issued March 30 at 2:50PM CDT until March 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032, 033, 047, 048, 049, 050, 051, 052, 053, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 082, 083, 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 098, 099, AND 100… * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger…Is forecast. * Winds…West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * 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.

A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.

A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain.

An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.

Weather Forecast for the Wichita Metro