Waarschuwingen, University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus Crawford Community Center

Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 4:05AM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 010 Marshall, Fire Weather Zone 011 Nemaha, Fire Weather Zone 012 Brown, Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 023 Pottawatomie, Fire Weather Zone 024 Jackson, Fire Weather Zone 026 Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa, Fire Weather Zone 035 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 036 Geary, Fire Weather Zone 037 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee, Fire Weather Zone 039 Shawnee, Fire Weather Zone 040 Douglas, Fire Weather Zone 054 Lyon, Fire Weather Zone 055 Osage, Fire Weather Zone 056 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 058 Coffey and Fire Weather Zone 059 Anderson. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 2:45AM CDT until March 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee, and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 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, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.