Red Flag Warning Issued for Central and Southeast Missouri Through Thursday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several Missouri counties due to high winds and low humidity, creating conditions for rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southeast Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS St Louis
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southeast Missouri.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO. The alert is in effect for Thursday, February 19, due to critical fire weather conditions that increase the risk of wildfires.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of central, east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Missouri. Specific counties included in the alert area are:
- Monroe
- Boone
- Audrain
- Moniteau
- Cole
- Osage
- Callaway
- Gasconade
- Franklin
- Crawford
- Washington
- Dent
- Iron
- Reynolds
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop under these conditions will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Residents and officials are urged to exercise extreme caution and advise appropriate fire crews in the field regarding the warning.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to fall between 15 and 25 percent.
- Impacts: The combination of strong winds and low humidity creates a high risk for rapid fire growth and spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19, and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST the same evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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