Harrisburg, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS AND PORTIONS
OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* Affected Area...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 075, 076, 080,
081, 082, 084, 085, 086, 088, 089 and 092. In Missouri, Fire
Weather Zones 076, 086, 087, 100, 109, 110 and 111.

* Winds...South 13 to 18 mph with gusts up to 27 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.

* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 6 to 8 percent amidst ongoing drought
conditions.

* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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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