Wichita and part of southeast Kansas will be under a catastrophic fire risk — the highest risk possible under the grassland fire danger index — as a unique weather event called a “bomb cyclone” makes its way across the Great Plains.

A possible bomb cyclone storm system is set to spread severe weather across the Midwest. How will it impact northeast Kansas? According to 27 News Meteorologist Ely Millard, a storm system is expected to come off of the Rocky Mountains and rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours.

A red flag warning is in effect across Kansas as a strong storm system brings high winds and low humidity, elevating wildfire risks. K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond warns of fast-spreading fires, and Gov.