The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 16 in Wyandotte County.
A wind advisory also is in effect today, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The humidity will drop rapidly this morning, falling below 30 percent by 11 a.m. and below 25 percent from 1 p.m. through 6 p.m.
The low humidity, temperatures and wind mean there is a high risk of fire today, and all outdoor burning should be avoided.
This morning, the temperature was 48 and wind speed was 14 mph, gusting to 21 mph.
Today’s high will be near 67.
Wind gusts today could reach as high as 40 mph, the weather service said.
Thursday’s forecast contains a 30 percent chance of precipitation, and temperatures may reach 51. The chance of showers continues Thursday night.
There also will be a chance of rain on Saturday night and Sunday.