Germantown Hills, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH CENTRAL
ILLINOIS...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean and
Mason.

* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and 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.

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