West Union, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Elevated conditions for wildfire growth and spread today...

Strong gusty southwest winds are expected to develop later today.
Gusts are expected between 30 and 35 mph. Relative humidity values
are expected to drop to 30 to 35 percent in the afternoon. Given the
very dry conditions across the region there is an elevated risk for
wildfire/brushfire growth and spread today for any fires that get
started. Exercise extra caution today by avoiding actions that could
lead to fire starts.