High, gusty winds have sparked an unusual red flag warning for much of central Illinois for Wednesday afternoon and early evening.
Latest Winds at 2 pm. Highest winds are expected middle to late afternoon. pic.twitter.com/wr3BP39Hjl
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) October 14, 2020
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued the warning, which means conditions are especially ripe for fires due to the combination of high winds, low humidity and warm temperature in the region.
The warning, which is much of central Illinois east of the Illinois River and north of Interstate 70, is in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The NWS warns against any outdoor burning during this period, which will see wind gusts between 20 and 30 miles per hour.
2:35 pm -- Harder to see with the clouds moving across, but a fire has also popped up west of Champaign near Bondville. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/0BbJYkQaek
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) October 14, 2020
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