Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 7:46PM CDT until March 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* AFFECTED AREA…In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 041, 047, 048,
049, 050 and 059.
* TIMING…
* WINDS…South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS…These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread
and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.
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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
