Critical fire weather conditions will exist across the area on Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
A red flag warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, the weather service said.
Strong and gusty northwesterly winds, combined with low relative humidity values, are expected this afternoon, according to the weather service. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph in Wyandotte County today.
Humidity values are expected to fall to around 20 percent or lower this afternoon, the weather service said.
With grass still dry from winter dormancy, the combination of strong winds and low humidity will lead to dangerous fire weather conditions this afternoon, according to the weather service.
Outdoor burning should be avoided today, the weather service said.
The next chance for rain, including some possible isolated thunderstorms, will be late this weekend, into early next week, according to the weather service.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 60, the weather service said. A northwest wind of 9 to 14 mph will increase to 16 to 21 in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 36 mph.
Tonight, it will be clear, with a low around 31, according to the weather service. A north northwest wind of 11 to 16 mph will decrease to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 56, the weather service said. A north wind of about 6 mph will become calm.
Friday night, it will be clear with a low of 39 and a calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there will be increasing clouds, with a high near 65, the weather service said. A south wind of 7 to 16 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 67, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 90 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight, according to the weather service. The low will be around 51.
Monday, there is a 90 percent chance of rain, with a high near 59, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 35, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 53, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, with a low of 39, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 58, the weather service said.