Dec 02, 2022

NWS warns of critical fire risk in western Kansas on Friday

Posted Dec 02, 2022 2:23 PM

A red flag warning has been issued Friday for much of western Kansas, the National Weather Service reported.

Southwest winds around 20 mph will begin to pick up in the afternoon, the NWS predicted, shifting to north-northwest and increasing to more than 30 mph later in the day. Gusts of 45 mph are expected, which will lead to areas of blowing dust and critical fire risk.

The high temperature Friday is expected to be in the mid-70s, dropping all the way to the mid-teens overnight.

The high Saturday is expected to be 41, but high winds are expected to subside over the weekend. Highs in the low-to mid-50s are expected Sunday and Monday.

There is no precipitation in the forecast until Wednesday night, when there is a slight chance of showers or snow.