The National Weather Service is predicting extreme or catastrophic fire weather conditions today for the area.

 

The red flag warning has been extended to include Montgomery and Wilson counties and areas north and west, and Washington and Osage counties in Oklahoma that starts at 10 a.m. The rest of the area is in a wind advisory that will start this afternoon at 1 p.m. Wind gusts up to 45 mph and low afternoon humidity will make any fires that start very difficult to control.

 

In addition, severe weather is possible between 8 p.m. and 3 tomorrow morning. Southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma are in the “slight” risk category, but severe chances increase the further you travel to the east. The main hazards include large hail, damaging winds and a possible tornado. KGGF will provide severe weather coverage if needed.