(KAIR)--A burn ban is in effect for two local counties, while a hold on burn permits remains in another.

Atchison and Doniphan County emergency management officials alerted residents Thursday that no open burning will be allowed until further notice.

Also Brown County Sheriff John Merchant says his office will not be issuing burn permits until further notice.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for northeast Kansas until 6:00 Thursday evening.

The weather service says a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm conditions creates a high fire danger.