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Grundy County IL EMA
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 :: 08:21 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Grundy County - Red Flag Warning in effect 11am to 7pm Today - Do NOT Burn

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM CDT this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.

* Impacts...Dry fuels, low relative humidity, and strong winds
  will create conditions favorable for the rapid spread of
  wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
Grundy County IL EMA
111 E Illinois Ave
Morris, IL 60450

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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