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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:22 AM Mar. 8, 2021 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 066, 067, 068, 073, 077, 078, 079, 088, 089, 090, 093, 094, 097, 101, AND 101... The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 073, 097, and 101.Fire weather zones 055, 066, 067, 068, 077, 078, 079, 088, 089, 090, 093, 094, and 101. * WIND...Sustained southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent. * 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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