Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 29 at 1:31PM CDT until March 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...Elevated Fire Danger Today...
.Gusty winds, dry fuels, and low relative humidity will lead to
fire danger conditions across southwest Illinois and portions of
southeast Missouri.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* Affected Area...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 075, 076, 080,
081, 082, 084, 085, 086, 088, 089 and 092. In Missouri, Fire
Weather Zones 076, 086, 087, 100, 109, 110 and 111.
* Winds...South 13 to 18 mph with gusts up to 27 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.
* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 6 to 8 percent amidst ongoing drought
conditions.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Wayne; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Union; Johnson; Alexander; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Butler; Stoddard; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: