Redings Mill Fire Protection District

03/20/2026

There is smoke multi county wide settling in all areas as well. It is difficult for units to pinpoint where the origins are but know that the smoke extends from the Mt Vernon area all the way to Oklahoma and Arkansas area lines as well. Please take extra caution with any burning of trash or dumping of ashes as crew may be spread thin. Be safe!

An unseasonably warm and dry airmass with low afternoon humidity will result in an elevated fire risk the rest of today and again on Saturday.

03/10/2026

--These are the locations of Outdoor Warning Sirens in Newton County.--
- Using an average of 1.5 mile radius per siren. Coverage Area for sirens may vary due to manufacturer, terrain, & wind speed at the time.
** Remember sirens are meant to warn individuals located Outdoors. Individuals indoors may not hear Outdoor Sirens due to location or building construction.
** This is why we encourage the use of NOAA Weather Radios for All-Hazards.
** Sirens within Newton County are not owned by the County. Ownership and Maintenance are responsibility of the Communities where they are located.
** Sirens can be sounded by Newton County Central Dispatch Center usually through local fire department radio frequencies or by local community personnel.

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03/06/2026

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A Slight (2 of 5) to Enhanced (3 of 5) Risk of severe weather is in place across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas today. Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight. Supercell thunderstorms are expected first, followed by a line of thunderstorms overnight. All hazards will be possible, including large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.

03/05/2026

In just a few days, we've shifted from Elevated Wildland Fire Danger to an Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms. Stay updated with your favorite weather reports and prepare a plan now so you're not trying to figure it out in the middle of it all.

Thunderstorms are expected on Friday afternoon into Friday night. Potential for several strong to severe thunderstorms. Early indications suggest supercell thunderstorms in the afternoon into the evening, before merging into a squall line by Friday night. All hazards possible, including large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.

03/04/2026

For day three of Severe Weather Preparedness week, we’re taking a look at tornado safety. It’s important to know the difference between a Tornado Watch, Warning, and Emergency. Make sure to read these definitions so that you can be better prepared as we head into the Spring season! Find additional info at: weather.gov/sgf/severeweatherpreparednessweek

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

As we head into the Spring season and severe weather potential rises, make sure you keep the Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phones so that you can be alerted when weather threatens your location! Find additional info at: weather.gov/sgf/severeweatherpreparednessweek

02/26/2026

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s along with low humidity levels in the 20 to 35 percent range and southwest winds gusting up to 15 to 25 mph will lead to elevated fire weather conditions. The strongest winds will be northwest of the I-44 corridor.

02/24/2026

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for a large portion of the area from 11am to 7pm today. Low humidity and gusty winds will create significant fire conditions. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions.

02/23/2026

This week looks like it will remain dry and windy. If you start a fire today, make sure it is fully extinguished when you're finished.

Gusty southwest winds and low humidity will create elevated to significant fire danger across the area on Tuesday. Afternoon temperatures will warm into the upper 50s to lower 60s.