Mar 17, 2025

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today, with Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday

Posted Mar 17, 2025 2:52 PM

No burning today (3/17/25)  and looks to continue for the rest of the week.

Red Flag Warning along with extreme Fire Danger and Fire Weather Watch

For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

TEMPERATURES...Up to 84.

IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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.