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Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 2:59AM CDT until March 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

…Critical Fire Weather Conditions…

.The combination of strong southerly winds, low relative humidity,
and dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions
today. If a fire were to start, it would likely spread quickly
and be difficult to extinguish. As a result, any outdoor burning
is not recommended.

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning for Critical Fire Weather Conditions, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Jackson,
Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott, Jo Daviess, Stephenson,
Carroll, Whiteside, Rock Island, Henry IL, Bureau, Putnam,
Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough.

* TIMING…From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS…South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 23 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…Lower 60s to Lower 70s.

* IMPACTS…These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread
and growth of uncontrolled wildfires. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.

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