Critical Fire Conditions for Seward County on Sunday

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY…

Gusty southwest winds and low relative humidity will create critical fire weather conditions Sunday.

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/
TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY.

* Affected Area…SEWARD COUNTY.

* Winds…South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 9 percent.

* Impacts…Any fires that start will have extreme fire behavior and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not advised.

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.