RED FLAG WARNING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER - DO NOT BURN TODAY
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1058 AM CDT Mon Apr 30 2018
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHERN ILLINOIS...
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect
from noon until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* Affected Area...DuPage, Cook, Grundy, Will, Kankakee and
Livingston.
* 20 Foot Winds...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Timing...This afternoon and early evening.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 25 percent.
* Impacts...The combination of strong winds, very low relative
humidity, exceptionally dry fuels, and warm temperatures will
promote extremely dangerous behavior of any fires. Any outdoor
burning is strongly discouraged Today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Address/Location
Grundy County IL Emergency Management Agency
1320 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-941-3212