Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Fire danger in the Plains today

Gusty winds, warm temperatures, low humidity and an ongoing drought have lead to Red Flag Warnings being issued for the Plains and Midwest this afternoon.  Temperatures today will climb into the middle and upper 80s for many across the heartland ahead of a cold front that will move through the Midwest today and tomorrow and into the Great Lakes by Thursday.

Temperatures closer to home will warm both today and tomorrow but with low humidity it should still feel comfortable.  After reaching near 90° Wednesday afternoon temperatures will tumble Thursday and Friday behind the cold front into the 70s and possibly upper 60s in a few locations.  Depending on how long the cloud cover and rain continue it could be a chilly start to the weekend. 

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