Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 3:24AM CDT until March 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today…

.The combination of gusty southwest winds, low relative humidity,
and dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions
this afternoon into early evening. If a fire were to start, it
would likely spread quickly and be difficult to extinguish.

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire danger, which is in effect from noon
today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Scotland, Clark, Rock Island, Mercer, Buchanan,
Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones, Jackson, Iowa, Johnson,
Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott, Keokuk, Washington, Louisa,
Jefferson, Henry IA, Des Moines, Van Buren and Lee.

* TIMING…From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS…Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…Near record around 70 to 75.

* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.