Full Notification

...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY... A combination of strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation will result in a fire danger, especially during the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 075, 076, 080, 081, 082, 084, 085, 086, 088, 089, 092 and 093. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 076, 086, 087, 098, 100, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112 and 114.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 18 to 24 percent.

* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 6 to 8 percent.

* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... JACKSON ... WILLIAMSON ... SALINE ... UNION ... JOHNSON ... ALEXANDER ... PULASKI ... PERRY ... BOLLINGER ... CAPE GIRARDEAU ... SHANNON ... WAYNE ... OREGON ... CARTER ... RIPLEY ... BUTLER ... STODDARD ... SCOTT ... MISSISSIPPI ... NEW MADRID

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.