WWUS83 KICT 142025 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 325 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 KSZ032-033-047-048-050-067-082-091-150100- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260415T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- 325 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS WEST OF I-135... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Will persist into this evening for areas west of I-135. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that start will spread quickly and be difficult to control. 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. && $$