Edgerton Trimble Fire Protection District

03/26/2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY.....FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and
low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 011, 012, 013, 014, 020, 021, 022,
028, 029, 030, 037 and 043.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT
Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.

* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
percent Friday and Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

03/21/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR portions
of northwest Missouri...

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 003, 004, 005,
013, 014, 021 and 028.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND...Southwest around 15 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH

* HUMIDITY...Between 15 and 25 percent in the afternoon

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/18/2026

03/16/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we remember our friend Billy Hurt.

Billy was a retired firefighter from Columbia, Missouri, and after retirement he continued serving the fire service through his work with Alex Air. Our department purchased our extrication tools from Billy, and he came to our station several times to train our firefighters.

Anyone who ever trained with Billy knows there was no one quite like him. He always had a smile on his face and, like everyone says, he usually showed up in flip flops ready to get to work. Billy had a true passion for teaching and for the fire service. He would work with firefighters until they felt confident and comfortable with the tools, always patient and always willing to share his knowledge.

He never expected anything in return — he simply wanted firefighters to be better prepared to help people on their worst day.

Many times we told others, “If you want to learn good extrication, get ahold of Billy.”

Billy made a lasting impact on our department and on the firefighters he trained. His knowledge, dedication, and friendship will not be forgotten.

Billy will truly be missed.

Rest easy, Billy.

03/15/2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch.
Winds gusting as high as 55 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west
central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.

03/11/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF FAR
NORTHEAST KANSAS AND NORTHWEST MISSOURI...

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 103. In Missouri,
Fire Weather Zones 021 and 028.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling around 20 to 25%.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/07/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1123 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Buchanan County in northwestern Missouri...
Southwestern Clinton County in northwestern Missouri...
Northwestern Clay County in west central Missouri...
Platte County in west central Missouri...

* Until midnight CST.

* At 1123 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Platte City,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Leavenworth, Smithville, Kearney, Platte City, Weston, Gower,
Kansas City Intl Arpt, Trimble, Edgerton, Camden Point, Ferrelview,
Tracy, Farley, Ridgely, Waldron, Stillings, Beverly, Hoover, and
East Leavenworth.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 25 and 27.
Interstate 29 between mile markers 10 and 27.
Interstate 435 between mile markers 23 and 43.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for northeastern
Kansas...and northwestern and west central Missouri.

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LAT...LON 3962 9456 3937 9434 3921 9483 3922 9484
3924 9483 3926 9483 3928 9489 3931 9491
3936 9491 3938 9488 3939 9489 3938 9492
3939 9494
TIME...MOT...LOC 0523Z 237DEG 45KT 3933 9480

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

03/07/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 19 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS

JOHNSON MIAMI

IN NORTHEAST KANSAS

LEAVENWORTH WYANDOTTE

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

HOWARD

IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI

CALDWELL CARROLL CHARITON
DAVIESS GRUNDY LINN
LIVINGSTON MACON MERCER
PUTNAM RANDOLPH SULLIVAN

IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI

ADAIR SCHUYLER

IN NORTHWEST MISSOURI

BUCHANAN CLINTON DEKALB

IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

CLAY JACKSON PLATTE
RAY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRAYMER, BRECKENRIDGE, BROOKFIELD,
BRUNSWICK, CAMERON, CARROLLTON, CHILLICOTHE, CLARKSDALE, DOWNING,
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, FAYETTE, FORT LEAVENWORTH, GALLATIN,
GLADSTONE, GLASGOW, GLENWOOD, GREEN CITY, GREENTOP, HAMILTON,
INDEPENDENCE, JAMESPORT, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CITY KANSAS,
KEARNEY, KEYTESVILLE, KIRKSVILLE, LA PLATA, LANCASTER, LANSING,
LATHROP, LAWSON, LEAVENWORTH, LENEXA, LIBERTY, LOUISBURG, MACON,
MARCELINE, MAYSVILLE, MERCER, MILAN, MOBERLY, NEW FRANKLIN,
OLATHE, OSAWATOMIE, OSBORN, OVERLAND PARK, PAOLA, PARKVILLE,
PLATTE CITY, PLATTSBURG, POLO, PRINCETON, QUEEN CITY, RICHMOND,
RIVERSIDE, SALISBURY, SHAWNEE, ST. JOSEPH, ST. JOSEPH AIRPORT,
STANLEY, STEWARTSVILLE, TRENTON, UNION STAR, UNIONVILLE,
WEATHERBY LAKE, AND WESTON.

02/28/2026

🔥 Public Safety Announcement – Elevated Fire Risk Saturday 🔥

Due to continued dry conditions and breezy weather, Saturday will remain favorable for fast-spreading fires in our area.

Even though temperatures may be moderate, dry vegetation combined with wind can cause fires to spread quickly and become difficult to control.

🚫 We strongly ask that no open burning take place on Saturday.

This includes brush piles, trash burning, and recreational fires.

Your cooperation helps protect homes, property, and emergency responders. If you see smoke or unattended fire, please report it immediately.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

02/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EXTREME EASTERN KANSAS, WEST
CENTRAL, PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN AND NORTHERN
MISSOURI...

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 102, 103
and 104. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001, 002, 003, 004,
005, 006, 007, 008, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020,
021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032 and 033.

* TIMING...From noon to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND...Southwest to west at 15-20 mph, with gusts of 25-30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Below 25 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

02/26/2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER CONDITIONS...

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity, gusty
winds, and dry vegetation, which is in effect Friday afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northern and central Missouri, and
northeastern Kansas.

* TIMING...Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND...Southwest at 15-20 mph, with gusts of 25-30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Below 25 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.