Lindenwood, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lindenwood.

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Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 9:24PM CDT until March 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* AFFECTED AREA...Fulton, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Shelby, Effingham and Clay. * TIMING...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * 10 HOUR FUELS (GRASSES, LEAVES, TWIGS, PINE NEEDLES, ETC)... Less than 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 9:07PM CDT until March 19 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...Windy Conditions to Once Again Lead to Fire Weather Concerns on Wednesday... * AFFECTED AREA...West central Illinois. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 5 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 9:07PM CDT until March 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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. * TIMING... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 TO 20 percent. * IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 9:06PM CDT until March 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY... A combination of strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation will result in a fire danger, especially during the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * Affected Area...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 075, 076, 080, 081, 082, 084, 085, 086, 088, 089, 092 and 093. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 076, 086, 087, 098, 100, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112 and 114. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 18 to 24 percent. * 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 6 to 8 percent. * Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 8:57PM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 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 on west to east roads.

Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 8:52PM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds switching to the northwest late in the day. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Iowa, Lee County. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will quickly change to snow Wednesday night, mainly between 7 to 10 PM from west to east, which could lead to significant reductions in visibilities.

Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 1:36PM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 1:18PM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 11:01AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is potential for isolated higher gusts.