AFFECTED AREA...McLean, De Witt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas and Edgar. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 31 percent. * 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Information:
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.
