Monday morning update: The Red Flag Warning has now been expanded across all of northern Illinois. A Red Flag Warning means there is a high fire danger, and that burning of any kind is highly discouraged. Farm equipment, cigarette butts, among other things could create a spark and allow for a quick ignition of flames. High fire danger occurs when you have very dry soil (about 8%), low relative humidity (25%) and strong southerly winds all combine to create the heightened fire threat. The warning will go into effect at 10am and will last until 7pm when winds will lighten a bit.
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