The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 5 PM CDT this afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA…In Illinois, Fire Weather Zone 095. In
Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 018, 019, 026, 027, 034, 035,
041, 042, 047, 048, 049 and 050.
* TIMING…
* WINDS…South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS…These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread
and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.