​Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL

315 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

 

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315 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

 

...Very High Cropland Fire Danger Today...

 

South to southwest winds will gust up to 35 mph this afternoon. These winds, along with cured crops, low humidity levels, and temperatures of 85 to 90, will lead to very high fire danger today. Any fires that develop in cured agricultural fields or grasses will spread quickly.

 

Avoid brush or grass burning today, use extra caution with farm and outdoor equipment, and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.

 

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JTS

 

(Source: National Weather Service NWS Quad Cities IA/IL, www.weather.gov)