Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDTTHIS EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN IOWA AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS… The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme fire conditions, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

• TIMING…11 AM to 8 PM CDT.
• WINDS…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
• RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 to 25 percent.
• TEMPERATURES…Reaching the lower to mid 80s this afternoon.
• IMPACTS…Any fires will spread rapidly and be very difficult to control in these dangerous conditions. Outdoor burning should be avoided. 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.