The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT. This includes the entire East Central Illinois Region to the Indiana Boarder.
Winds of 45-50 mile-per-hour are expected during the afternoon. Humidity around 20-25 percent during the afternoon. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. The threat is greatest in rural areas where harvest activities are occurring. Outdoor burning is NOT recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that crucial 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
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