A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service in
Lincoln for wind and low relative humidity remains in effect
until 6 PM this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford,
Fulton, Tazewell, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, Cass, Menard, Scott,
Morgan and Sangamon.
* TIMING…Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* 10 HOUR FUELS…Less than 9 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.