Red Flag Warning until 10:00PM Friday
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong wind and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zone 104.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* WIND...West to southwest winds of 25-35 mph with gusts of 45- 55 mph.
* HUMIDITY...18-28 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TANEY
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 warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Address/Location
City of Forsyth
15405 US Hwy 160
Forsyth, MO 65653
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 417-546-4763
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FORSYTHCITY followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning