Apr 07, 2023

UPDATE: Red flag warning extended to Riley, Geary counties

Posted Apr 07, 2023 8:00 PM

UPDATED 3 p.m. Friday to include Saturday's red flag warnings.

Red flag warnings are in effect in the Flint Hills region Friday as the National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of a very high fire danger.

A red flag warning has been issued for Geary and Riley counties from noon to 8 p.m.Saturday.

Skies will remain sunny and clear, with a 5 to 15 mph south wind. That wind will pick up Saturday, sustained at 10 to 15 mph and gusting to 25 mph.

Highs through the weekend will be in the upper-60s to low-70s. BY Tuesday, the high temperature is expected to be near 80 degrees.

There is a 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms in the early morning hours Monday, the only precipitation in the long-term forecast.