“Extreme” Fire Danger; No outside burning as NWS issues Red Flag Warning

 JOPLIN METRO AREA — Despite the small amount of rain on Wednesday the region remains dry under drought conditions. All area fire departments concur, NO OUTSIDE BURNING.

These dry conditions combined with strong winds could produce fast-moving grass fires Thursday afternoon.

A Red Flag 🚩 Warning has been issued for our area Thursday from 12 PM – 8 PM. Minimum relative humidities of 15-25% and west to northwest wind gusts of 25-35 mph will result in significant fire danger.” — NWS-SGF (National Weather Service Springfield)

Redings Mill Fire Protection District cover a large portion of Newton County, south of Joplin continue their daily advisory: WILDLAND FIRE DANGER: EXTREME • NO BURNING.

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Tractor trailer loses tire and sparks grassfire along I-44 near Sarcoxie

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening, Sept 29, 2022 reports of a grassfire along I-44 near the 23 mile marker alerted Jasper County E-911.

Sarcoxie Rural Fire, Jasper County Deputies and Mercy Ambulance responded. Carthage Fire Dept were requested as mutual aid.

On the scene we learn from Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt B. Helms tells us a tractor trailer lost a front left wheel. The sparks caused a grassfire that burned about 4/10 of a mile on the north side of the interstate.

No one was injured.

We continue to be under EXTREME DROUGHT CONDITIONS. According to the NWS at Springfield. Many area fire departments across the Tri-State Area have put burn bans into place.

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No outside burning, red flag wind warning

JOPLIN REGION — Overnight winds across the region have picked up and the National Weather Service at Springfield have issued a red flag wind warning.

“Dry conditions with winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph will lead to critical fire weather conditions across much of the area. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of the area this afternoon and evening.
Windy conditions are expected again on Thursday with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. In addition, lower relative humidity values along with the winds will result in an elevated fire weather risk Thursday afternoon.”

Elevated grass fire risk across region

JOPLIN REGION — Across our entire viewing area there is an elevated fire risk Wednesday. Numerous grassfires are being reported and worked by fire departments.

Monett, Mo. Fire state online, “Dry conditions mixed with low humidity and breezy winds puts a risk on any outside burning. Any outside burning is not recommended.”

About 1:30 p.m. an area roughly of 13 acres was on fire in SE Lawrence County, Mo. as Avilla Fire were requested as mutual aid.

“Elevated Fire Danger across the area today. If a fire starts, erratic fire spread will be possible as a result of warm, dry, and gusty conditions,” states National Weather Service Springfield.

Columbus Kansas Fire and Rescue release images about 1 p.m. regarding a large grassfire.

“Firefighters are finishing up a large grass fire south east of Columbus. We are asking for the remainder of today that no controlled burns be permitted due to the increased wind speeds and high fire conditions.” — CFD

In the Chanute, Kan. area firefighters came together to battle a big blaze reported at 220th and Meade:

“Firefighters battled an estimated 200 hundred acres of unintended burning for approximately 4 hours. We would like to thank the Erie Fire Department, Neosho County Sheriffs Deputies, and NMRMC for their assistance.”

Stay with JLN1st on KOAM News Now as we continue to follow developing fire weather conditions.

Fire risk very high, no outside burning

JOPLIN REGION — Jasper Missouri Fire and Rescue state, “The wildfire danger is well into the VERY HIGH range today. Please do not burn today.”

Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected today from SEK into west central SWMO. This will lead to elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon.

Elevated fire weather risk is for the entire region covering all counties in our coverage area. 

National Weather Service Tulsa states, “Increasing southerly winds today along with warm temperatures and dry air will raise fire weather concerns, especially across NE OK this afternoon. Avoid activities that could cause sparks and start fires.”

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