RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, including Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar and Shelby counties
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR BURNING TODAY…
* AFFECTED AREA…Much of central Illinois east of the Illinois River.
* WIND…Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY…Around 25 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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