SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – It’s going to be a very windy day across our area with winds out of the south at 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour.
So the National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory that will be in effect from 8 this morning until 7 tonight.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, so make sure they are secured. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
The combination of gusty south winds and low humidity will create a heightened risk of fire danger today. Unattended fires could quickly spread out of control.
So a Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of our area from 11 this morning to 8 tonight.
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.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
