Red Flag Warning until 07:00PM Friday 
...High Fire Danger Friday... .Gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity will lead to high fire danger conditions across southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois today. 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 this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* Affected Area...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 080, 084, 085, 088, 089, 092 and 093.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 23 percent.
* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 6 percent.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 6 percent.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PERRY ... JACKSON ... WILLIAMSON ... UNION ... JOHNSON ... ALEXANDER ... PULASKI
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
Perry County Emergency Management Agency
1534 S Washington St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-357-6221