Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 3:02AM CDT until March 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford,
Fulton, Tazewell, Schuyler, Mason, Cass, Scott and Morgan.

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

* 20 FOOT WINDS…South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 23 percent.

* 10 HOUR FUELS…Less than 9 percent.

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

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