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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.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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.

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Manhattan KS, Westmoreland KS and  Olsburg KS until 5:15 PM CDT

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. 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

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Junction City KS, Ogden KS and  Grandview Plaza KS until 4:45 PM CDT

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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!

NWSTopeka's tweet image. 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!

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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!

NWSTopeka's tweet image. 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!

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Clay Center KS, Riley KS and  Leonardville KS until 7:45 PM CDT

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.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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.

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.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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.

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

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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 kandrive.gov

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

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

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. 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 reposted

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. 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

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.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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.

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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

NWSTopeka's tweet image. 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

Riley County Emergency Management reposted

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

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

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 rileycountyks.gov/1746/Burn-Perm… Thank you for everything you do to take care of the land and keep the community safe.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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 rileycountyks.gov/1746/Burn-Perm…
Thank you for everything you do to take care of the land and keep the community safe.

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.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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.

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.

RileyCountyEMFD's tweet image. 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.

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