Red Flag Warning Updated
From
City of Havana
Sent
Tue, Mar 18 @ 11:13pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 11:06PM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
* AFFECTED AREA...Fulton, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt,
Piatt, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian,
Macon, Moultrie, Shelby, Effingham and Clay.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...South 25 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.
