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Kansas Turnpike Authority warning of scam text messages – KAKE

Headline: Red Flag Warning from THU 11:00 AM CDT until THU 10:00 PM CDT
Bulletin: …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013, 014, 015, 016, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 253, AND 254… * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING…Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A northerly wind shift associated with a cold frontal passage is expected to occur around, or shortly before, sunset Thursday evening. Winds behind the wind shift are also forecast to remain around 35-45 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Mow lawns early in the morning, when it isn’t windy or excessively dry. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. &&
Type: Red Flag Warning
Issued for: 2025-04-17T11:00:00-05:00
Ending at: 2025-04-17T22:00:00-05:00
County Name:
State: Kansas
Category: Met
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Headline: Red Flag Warning from THU 10:00 AM MDT until THU 9:00 PM MDT
Bulletin: …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 001, 002, 003, 004, 013, 014, 015, 016, 027, 028, 029, 041, 042, 253, AND 254… * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING…Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A northerly wind shift associated with a cold frontal passage is expected to occur around, or shortly before, sunset Thursday evening. Winds behind the wind shift are also forecast to remain around 35-45 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Mow lawns early in the morning, when it isn’t windy or excessively dry. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. &&
Type: Red Flag Warning
Issued for: 2025-04-17T10:00:00-06:00
Ending at: 2025-04-17T21:00:00-06:00
County Name:
State: Kansas
Category: Met
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Headline: Red Flag Warning from THU 10:00 AM MDT until THU 8:00 PM MDT
Bulletin: …Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Today… …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY… * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark, Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber. * TIMING…From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS…Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS…Dangerous and erratic fire behavior. Any fires that develop are likely to grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Avoid outdoor burning and activities that may create sparks. Repeating, outdoor burning is not advised today. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush, if possible. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. &&
Type: Red Flag Warning
Issued for: 2025-04-17T10:00:00-06:00
Ending at: 2025-04-17T20:00:00-06:00
County Name:
State: Kansas
Category: Met
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Headline: Red Flag Warning from THU 11:00 AM CDT until THU 9:00 PM CDT
Bulletin: …Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Today… …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY… * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark, Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber. * TIMING…From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS…Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS…Dangerous and erratic fire behavior. Any fires that develop are likely to grow and spread out of control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Avoid outdoor burning and activities that may create sparks. Repeating, outdoor burning is not advised today. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush, if possible. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. &&
Type: Red Flag Warning
Issued for: 2025-04-17T11:00:00-05:00
Ending at: 2025-04-17T21:00:00-05:00
County Name:
State: Kansas
Category: Met
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Headline: Red Flag Warning from THU 12:00 PM CDT until THU 9:00 PM CDT
Bulletin: …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS AND FAR SOUTHERN NEBRASKA… * WINDS…Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. &&
Type: Red Flag Warning
Issued for: 2025-04-17T12:00:00-05:00
Ending at: 2025-04-17T21:00:00-05:00
County Name:
State: Kansas
Category: Met
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Sunny and windy. High 93F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph..
Partly cloudy and windy. Low 57F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Updated: April 17, 2025 @ 12:55 pm
An example of scam messages provided by the KTA. 

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – The Kansas Turnpike Authority is warning drivers of fake messages claiming you have unpaid tolls due on a Kansas toll facility.
The KTA says the messages include a link or URL instructing the customer to visit a fake website that mimics a KTA or DriveKS website or a toll website in another portion of the country.
“KTA does not send unsolicited texts or emails,” the agency said. “You receive this type of communication from KTA if you’ve signed up for it, either through self-service channels or when contacting DriveKS customer service. You control your account communication preferences. An official DriveKS text will also require you to login to your DriveKS account.”
An example of scam messages provided by the KTA. 
The scams are successful, the KTA says, because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final notice, avoid penalties or similar. 
“The websites provided will closely resemble legitimate toll payment sites due to the use of graphics from official online sources,” the KTA said. “Texts go to random phone numbers regardless of whether a person has a toll account or even used a toll road.”
If you’ve received a scam message, report it here: www.ic3.gov. 
If you’ve provided payment information at a fraudulent website, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.
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