Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning in effect until 7 pm

..RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
EASTERN MISSOURI AND WESTERN ILLINOIS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 058, 059, 060,
  064, 065, 069, 070, 074, 079, 095, 096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 101
  and 102. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 061, 063 and 064.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.