Critical to Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Today

The combination of dry weather, low humidity, and gusty south winds will lead to elevated to critical fire weather conditions today. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

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Today: Critical / Elevated Fire Weather Conditions

What: elevated to critical fire weather conditions. Low humidity, gusty south winds (30 to 40 mph) and dry grasses, crops will allow for quick starting, fast moving fires.
Where: higher fire danger west of the Mississippi River
Timing: 11 am to 7 pm
Impacts: fires will start very easily, moving quickly through dried grasses and crops.
ACTION: avoid any outdoor burning, including campfires

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