Red Flag Warning / High Fire Risk 
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY SOUTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INCLUDING THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.
* Timing...11 AM to 7 PM CDT.
* Relative Humidity...20 to 25 percent.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly,
due to gusty winds and low humidity levels. Outdoor burning is
not recommended.
Instructions:
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 dry fuel moisture can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Address/Location
Shawneetown Fire Department
111 East Posey Ave
Shawneetown, IL 62984
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-269-4203
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire