With a National Weather Service forecast for Sunday, Nov. 2, of high winds for most of the day, residents are being asked to refrain from outdoor burning until further notice.
According to a news release from the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department, there is a concern that high winds may cause fire hazards.
The weather service stated today that because of high winds, low relative humidity and dry conditions, there is a danger of wildfires throughout the region this afternoon.
All residents whose burn permits expires today may go to the nearest fire station to request a burn permit for whenever the ban is lifted, a Fire Department spokesman said. Outdoor burn permits must be issued 24 hours before he three-day burn permit starts.
A south wind of 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph, is in today’s National Weather Service forecast. The high will be 61 degrees. Tonight, winds may be from 13 to 17 mph with gusts as high as 26 mph.
On Monday, the weather forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain, and possibly a thunderstorm. The forecast is mostly sunny, no rain, and a high of 57 for Tuesday, Election Day.