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"At this time it appears we will continue our open burn advisory,"
deputy director Terry Storer said on Monday. According to the
National Weather Service:
Elevated fire danger will continue most of this week.
Unseasonably dry conditions over the past two months have led to
moderate to severe drought conditions across the region. The
resulting very dry vegetation, daytime highs around 100 degrees and
low relative humidity values will combine to create an elevated fire
danger for much of the holiday week.
Some communities in Missouri and Illinois have already posted
burn bans that prohibit any open burning. Residents are urged to
avoid any outdoor burning during this period of hot and dry weather.
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Be extremely cautious with cigarettes, matches, barbecue pits,
fireworks and any other open flames or sparks. These weather
conditions are favorable for rapidly spreading grass and brush
fires.
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See map: Significant
Wildfire Potential Outlook
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