A Red Flag Warning is issued for northern and central Missouri. The red Flag Warning is issued from Noon today to 6:00 pm, for extreme fire danger due to dry and windy conditions. The National Weather Service says any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Low relative humidity – below 25% is expected across the region and southwest winds are expected at 15-20 miles per hour, with gusts to 30 miles per hour possible.
Avoid driving in tall grass and don’t throw cigarette buts out your vehicle.