Red Flag Warning Issued for Adair County, Missouri Through Thursday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Adair County in Missouri, identified as Fire Weather Zone 017. The alert covers portions of western, central, and northern Missouri.

What You Should Do

Residents are strongly advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusty westerly winds are expected to reach speeds up to 30 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity values are forecast to fall between 15 and 20%.
• Hazards: A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to critical fire weather.

Timeline

There are two distinct windows for this alert:

• Initial Warning: Effective until 7:00 PM CST this evening, Wednesday, February 18.
• Second Warning: Effective from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST Thursday, February 19.