A higher fire threat exits through Iowa and for areas just east of the Mississippi River. Gusty winds, warming temperatures, and low relative humidity produce these conditions.
Gusty northwest winds, at times near 30-35mph, along with low humidity around 25%, and temperatures climbing into the mid and upper 60's to near 70° will lead to a high fire danger. The areas to watch the most will be northwest Illinois and eastern Iowa. Time frame to think of will be late this morning through the afternoon.
Winds will diminish a bit this evening with cooler temperatures. Any grass fires will spread quickly and will be difficult to control, making burning discouraged today.
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