Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 3:28AM 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, 059, 062, 072, 073, 074, 083, 084, 085 and 099.

* WINDS…South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 23 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.