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Washington County 911
Monday March 17th, 2025 :: 02:49 p.m. CDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 062, 072, 073, 074, 083, 084, 085 and 099.

* TIMING...

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN ... CRAWFORD ... WASHINGTON ... ST. FRANCOIS ... DENT ... IRON ... MADISON ... REYNOLDS

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 fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Address/Location
Washington County 911
12252 N. State Highway 21
Cadet, MO 63630

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-438-0040

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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

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