Riley County Fire District One issued a high fire danger alert for Thursday afternoon and an Elevated Fire Danger alert for Friday and Saturday. Dry air and gusty north winds are forecast to cause very high fire danger for most of Kansas.
Hazard summaryTemperatures: Highs around 40 Degrees
Winds: North from 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
Humidity: as low as 26% to 35%
Never throw cigarettes out of a vehicle. Report any wildfires to local authorities immediately. No outdoor burning is allowed. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior.