Off to a Windy Start...

The first weather service Red Flag Warning of 2009 was issued for Potter/Randall County today. Red Flag Warnings are issued when temperatures, humidity and winds that contribute to extreme fire weather conditions are occurring or forecasted to occur.

A few things to keep in mind in order to prevent and reduce the number of major fires during this period of heightened concern:

• Don't toss cigarettes out car windows
• Use caution when lighting open barbecue grills
• Refrain from yard work on dry, hot days when a spark from a lawnmower hitting a rock could ignite a grassfire
• Keep a watch out for arsonists and others being careless with fire
• Report any smoke or fire immediately to 9-1-1