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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS St. Louis, MO

October 13, 202226 counties in Missouri; 14 counties in Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this red flag warning at Oct 13, 2022, 3:15 PM CDT for 26 counties in Missouri; 14 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Oct 14, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 13, 2022, 3:15 PM CDT (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 14, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 14, 2022, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
All 40 counties

Bond County, IL, Calhoun County, IL, Clinton County, IL, Fayette County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Madison County, IL, Marion County, IL, Monroe County, IL, Montgomery County, IL, Randolph County, IL, Saint Clair County, IL, Washington County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Boone County, MO, Callaway County, MO, City of Saint Louis, MO, Cole County, MO, Crawford County, MO, Dent County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Iron County, MO, Jefferson County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, Madison County, MO, Moniteau County, MO, Monroe County, MO, Montgomery County, MO, Osage County, MO, Pike County, MO, Ralls County, MO, Reynolds County, MO, Saint Charles County, MO, Saint Francois County, MO, Saint Louis County, MO, Sainte Genevieve County, MO, Warren County, MO, Washington County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 251 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2022-10-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2022-10-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1630 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

828 
WWUS83 KLSX 132015
RFWLSX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
315 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022

...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER CONTINUES THIS AFTERNOON...

...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry
fuels will promote dangerous fire behavior across parts of
northeast, east central, and southeast Missouri as well as
southwest Illinois for the rest of the afternoon. Friday's weather
conditions will be similar to today's and critical fire danger is 
expected again Friday afternoon. Elevated fire danger will exist 
across the rest of the region.

ILZ079-MOZ072>075-083>085-099-140815-
/O.UPG.KLSX.FW.A.0001.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221014T0100Z/
Randolph IL-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
315 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR
PARTS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND EXTREME SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...


...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT AGAIN ON FRIDAY
DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR
PARTS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND EXTREME SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect 
from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer 
in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zone 079. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 072, 073, 074, 075, 083, 084, 085 
  and 099.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 8
  PM CDT today, and from noon until around 800 pm Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...on Friday afternoon in the mid 70s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

MOZ049-059-140815-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221014T0100Z/
Osage MO-Gasconade MO-
315 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY 
FUELS FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT 
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS...

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect 
from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 049 and 059.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected between 
  noon and 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...On Friday afternoon in the mid 70s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

MOZ034>036-041-042-047-048-050-051-140815-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-Moniteau MO-
Cole MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
315 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY DUE TO  
STRONG WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR PARTS
OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MISSOURI...

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect 
from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 034, 035, 036, 
  041, 042, 047, 048, 050 and 051.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until
  around 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...On Friday afternoon in the low to mid 70s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

ILZ101-102-MOZ018-019-026-060>065-140100-
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221014T0100Z/
Saint Clair-Monroe IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
Jefferson MO-
315 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR
PARTS OF EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MISSOURI...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 101 and 102. 
  In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 018, 019, 026, 060, 061, 062, 
  063, 064 and 065.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until
  around 8 PM CDT today.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...On Friday afternoon upper 60s to low 70s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Carney
5 follow-up statements
661 
WWUS83 KLSX 140142
RFWLSX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
842 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022


...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Since Friday's weather conditions will be similar to today's, 
critical fire danger is expected during the afternoon hours on
Friday once again. Elevated fire danger will exist across the 
rest of the region.

ILZ079-MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072>075-083>085-099-141345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
Randolph IL-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-
Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Gasconade MO-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
842 PM CDT Thu Oct 13 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY 
DUE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS 
FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND EXTREME SOUTHWEST 
ILLINOIS...

...RED FLAG WARNING THAT WAS IN EFFECT TODAY HAS EXPIRED FOR PARTS 
OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND EXTREME SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zone 079. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 047, 
  048, 049, 050, 051, 059, 072, 073, 074, 075, 083, 084, 085 and 
  099.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
  35 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 
  around 8 PM CDT Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...On Friday afternoon in the low to mid 70s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Byrd
957 
WWUS83 KLSX 140821
RFWLSX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
321 AM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels 
will promote dangerous fire behavior across central, east-
central, and southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois this 
afternoon and early evening. The area under critical fire danger 
has been expanded since previous issuance to include east-central 
Missouri and southwest Illinois.

ILZ079-MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072>075-083>085-099-142030-
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
Randolph IL-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-
Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Gasconade MO-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
321 AM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, 
AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, EAST-CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST
MISSOURI AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zone 079. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 047, 
  048, 049, 050, 051, 059, 072, 073, 074, 075, 083, 084, 085 and 
  099.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 
  around 8 PM CDT Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

MRM
016 
WWUS83 KLSX 140829
RFWLSX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
329 AM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels
will promote dangerous fire behavior across central, east-
central, and southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois this
afternoon and early evening. The area under critical fire danger
has been expanded since previous issuance to include east-central
Missouri and southwest Illinois.

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-098>102-MOZ052-060>065-142030-
/O.EXA.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-
Saint Clair-Monroe IL-Lincoln MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-
Franklin MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-
329 AM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY
FUELS FOR EAST-CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect 
from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 058, 059, 060, 
  064, 065, 069, 070, 074, 098, 099, 100, 101 and 102. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 052, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064 and 
  065.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 
  around 8 PM CDT Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

ILZ079-MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072>075-083>085-099-142030-
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0002.221014T1700Z-221015T0100Z/
Randolph IL-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-
Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Gasconade MO-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
329 AM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY,
AND DRY FUELS FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND SOUTHWEST
ILLINOIS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zone 079. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 047, 
  048, 049, 050, 051, 059, 072, 073, 074, 075, 083, 084, 085 and 
  099.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 
  around 8 PM CDT Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

MRM
349 
WWUS83 KLSX 142004
RFWLSX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
304 PM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels
will promote dangerous fire behavior across central, east-
central, and southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois late this
afternoon and early evening.

ILZ079-MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072>075-083>085-099-150100-
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221015T0100Z/
Randolph IL-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-
Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Gasconade MO-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
304 PM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS
FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zone 079. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 047, 
  048, 049, 050, 051, 059, 072, 073, 074, 075, 083, 084, 085 and 
  099.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 
  around 8 PM CDT Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-098>102-MOZ052-060>065-150100-
/O.CON.KLSX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221015T0100Z/
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-
Saint Clair-Monroe IL-Lincoln MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-
Franklin MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-
304 PM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS
FOR EAST-CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 058, 059, 060, 
  064, 065, 069, 070, 074, 098, 099, 100, 101 and 102. In 
  Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 052, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064 and 
  065.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 
  around 8 PM CDT Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s.

* LIGHTNING...No lightning is forecast.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread 
  and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Carney
572 
WWUS83 KLSX 150111
RFWLSX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
811 PM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022


ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-098>102-MOZ034>036-041-042-
047>052-059>065-072>075-083>085-099-150215-
/O.EXP.KLSX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221015T0100Z/
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-
Madison IL-Saint Clair-Monroe IL-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-
Boone MO-Audrain MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-
Montgomery MO-Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-
Franklin MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-
Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Dent MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
811 PM CDT Fri Oct 14 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...

Winds have diminished and relative humidity levels have risen, so
the Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

Byrd

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 13, 3:45 AM CDTFire Weather WatchLSXCrawford, Dent, Iron, Madison, Reynolds, Sainte Genevieve and 2 more12 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Missouri, 2022Red Flag Warnings in Illinois, 2022Every red flag warning in 2022

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.