Burning will not be permitted for at least two area counties Thursday due to the potential for critical fire danger.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Morris and Wabaunsee counties from noon to 8 pm Thursday. Red Flag Warnings mean automatic burn bans for affected counties, as any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly.
Low relative humidity levels around 22 percent, southwest winds between 20 and 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and mild temperatures will set up fire-conducive conditions through the afternoon and early evening hours. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they develop.
