Red Flag Warning issued February 28 at 2:31AM CST until February 28 at 8:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 079, 098, 099,
100, 101 and 102. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 018, 019,
026, 027, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 047, 048, 049, 050, 051,
052, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064, 065, 072, 073, 074, 075,
083, 084, 085 and 099.

* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning until 8PM this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread
and growth of uncontrolled wildfires. Any fires that develop
will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.