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WWUS83 KICT 132123
RFWICT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
423 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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/O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0009.260414T1700Z-260415T0200Z/
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Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper-
423 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS WEST OF I-135...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR
EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS WEST OF I-135...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag
Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Will persist into this evening
  west of I-135, with extreme grassland fire danger expected
  again Tuesday afternoon and evening west of I-135.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at times.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent today, and as low as 15
  to 20 percent Tuesday.

* 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.

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