Riley County Emergency Management

Riley County Emergency Management
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[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

TEST TEST TEST 6/2/2025
Today is the scheduled monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens in Riley County. This is only a test.

Sirens will sound around 10:30 a.m.

During an emergency, if you hear the sirens SEEK SHELTER INDOORS IMMEDIATELY.

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Manhattan KS, Westmoreland KS and Olsburg KS until 5:15 PM CDT

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

4 PM update: Severe storms are forming and congealing into a line near the dryline. Large hail, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, and a few tornadoes remain possible for much of eastern KS. Stay weather aware this evening and be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued.#kswx

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Junction City KS, Ogden KS and Grandview Plaza KS until 4:45 PM CDT

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Wamego KS, Saint Marys KS and Saint George KS until 7:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and golf ball sized hail!

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Manhattan KS, Wamego KS and Saint Marys KS until 7:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and golf ball sized hail!

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Clay Center KS, Riley KS and Leonardville KS until 7:45 PM CDT

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/21/2025NO BURNING IN RILEY COUNTY
Gusty winds and low relative humidity will lead to VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER this afternoon.
Very high fire danger will likely continue into Saturday and Sunday. We also have a chance for thunderstorms late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/19/2025 NO BURNING IN RILEY COUNTY
Strong winds gusting to 60+ mph will create high fire danger again today. No outdoor burning is allowed. Please continue to take precautions to keep the community safe from wildfires.

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

7:55 AM 3/19/2025 This is an image of the I-70 overpass at Hays. The winter weather is headed our way! You can see live road condition updates on KanDrive at https://t.co/14IKeWvKEn

Use caution as roads become slippery and winds reduce visibility. Stay safe!

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/18/2025 NO BURNING IN RILEY COUNTY
Fire Danger is EXTREME again today. Keep up the good work to:
✅Check any recently burned areas for rekindled fire
🚭Dispose of cigarettes the right way (not out the window)
🔥Check for any dragging chains on vehicles that could spark

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Extreme Fire Danger will be expected this afternoon as very dry air and gusty winds set up across the area. Do not burn outdoors, dispose of cigarettes properly and report any wildfires to local authorities. #kswx

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

Use extreme caution and avoid activities that could cause sparks outdoors.

🚭Don't throw cigarettes out of vehicles
❌No outdoor burning
✅Check trailers and towed vehicles for dragging chains

Thanks for working to keep the community safe from wildfires.

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/17 NO BURNING ALLOWED
Weather conditions will create EXTREME FIRE DANGER today and tomorrow. No burning will be allowed. Southerly winds will increase to 15 to 25 MPH, with some gusts of 30 to 40 mph both days.

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Here is a list of the strongest wind gust reports we received for Friday, March 14th. Saturday will still be breezy, but not nearly as windy as we experienced today. #kswx

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/15/2025 NO BURNING IN RILEY COUNTY
Strong, gusty winds will continue this weekend. No outdoor burning will be allowed.

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see or suspect a wildfire. Thanks, as always, for everything you do to keep the community safe.

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

The brownish color in this satellite image (circled in yellow) is blowing dust coming from TX and wildfire smoke in OK. Strong SW winds are gusting 50-60 mph. We've gotten reports of reduced visibility from this. You may also smell smoke from this heading into the evening. #kswx

[NWS Topeka @NWSTopeka]

Multiple hazards today... Hold onto your hats, do not burn, and watch for a few strong storms this afternoon. Easy! #kswx

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

Prescribed burning season will be here soon. It's an effective land management tool, but only when it’s safe to burn.

Apply for a burn permit and find more at https://t.co/LPPc6uZYpB
Thank you for everything you do to take care of the land and keep the community safe.

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/11/2025 NO BURNING IN RILEY COUNTY

Continued dry, windy, and warm conditions mean any fires could get out of control quickly. No outdoor burning will be allowed again Tuesday, March 11.

Call 9-1-1 if you see or suspect a wildfire.

[Riley County Emergency Management @RileyCountyEMFD]

3/10/2025 @ 10:30 AM - OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TEST TEST TEST

Emergency Management will conduct a test of the outdoor warning sirens in Riley County today at 10:30 AM.

The regularly scheduled test happens the first Monday of each month, weather permitting.