The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 007, 008, 015, 016, 023, 024, 031 and 038.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.
* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25 percent Friday and Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PUTNAM ... SCHUYLER ... GRUNDY ... SULLIVAN ... LIVINGSTON ... LINN ... CARROLL ... LAFAYETTE
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.
