Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Havana
Sent
Tue, Mar 18 @ 9:18pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 9:17PM CDT until March 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Cass,
Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Moultrie,
Shelby, Effingham and Clay.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* 10 HOUR FUELS (GRASSES, LEAVES, TWIGS, PINE NEEDLES, ETC)...Less
than 10 percent.
* 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.
This notification was posted by City of Havana. City of Havana is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
