Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued December 18 at 12:26AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Alert Description
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 066 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 073 Bourbon, Fire Weather Zone 077 Barton, Fire Weather Zone 088 Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 093 Newton, Fire Weather Zone 097 Crawford, Fire Weather Zone 101 Cherokee and Fire Weather Zone 101 McDonald. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 55. * LIGHTNING...None * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Safety Instructions
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.