Fire Weather Watch

FROM: NWS Wichita KS
AREA: Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Reno; Kingman; Harper
SENT: 2026-02-15T12:33:00-06:00

Fire Weather Watch issued February 15 at 12:33PM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Wichita KS

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger…

* Winds…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 18 percent.

* Impacts…Any ignitions will have the potential to become
wildfires quickly, and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is
strongly discouraged.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T03:45:00-06:00