STEP 1) Check the NWS forecast for our area

STEP 2) Check the GFDI for our area

NON-AGRICULTURAL BURNING REQUIREMENTS

1. Grassland Fire Danger Index MODERATE or below. 
2. No Fire Weather Watch or Red Flag Warning
3. Relative Humidity (RH) greater than 30%
4. Wind gusts less than 15MPH

AGRICULTURAL BURNING REQUIREMENTS

1. Grassland Fire Danger Index HIGH or below. 
2. No Fire Weather Watch or Red Flag Warning
3. Relative Humidity (RH) greater than 20%
4. Wind gusts less than 20MPH

STEP 3) Click here to notify us of your controlled burn

That's it! Thanks for checking the forecast and letting us know of your burn, be safe. 

Additional Resources

Topeka NWS Fire Weather Page

Learn more about NWS Fire Weather Criteria

Learn more about Prescribed Burning in Kansas

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