Værmelding for Virgil

Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 1:30AM CDT until March 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS* Catastrophic Grassland Fire Danger...* Winds...South 30 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly andbecome very difficult or impossible to control. This is aparticularly dangerous situation where a risk of propertydamage or loss of life could occur. Outdoor burning should beavoided today.A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures cancontribute to extreme fire behavior.Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in thefield of this fire weather product.

National Weather Service

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 2:35PM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

National Weather Service