Предупреждения, Cheney Volunteer Fire Department

Fire Weather Watch issued March 17 at 12:41AM CDT until March 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger for Today and likely again on Tuesday... * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product.

High Wind Watch issued March 17 at 3:36AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.