Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 10:10AM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning for unseasonably mild temperatures, gusty winds, low
relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation, which is in
effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeastern Iowa, western
Illinois, and northern Missouri.
* TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Middle to upper 60s.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 20:00 - la klo 2:00
