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Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
000
FNUS53 KLSX 151933
FWFLSX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern/Central MO and Southwest IL
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Scattered thunderstorms are expected through tonight with two
rounds of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front on
Tuesday. After mainly dry weather Tuesday night and Wednesday,
showers and thunderstorms will be likely again on Thursday and
Thursday night. Relative humidities will fall in the 30s and
upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon with gusty westerly winds.
For a point-based fire weather planning forecast, please visit
this website:
https://forecast.weather.gov/wxplanner.php?site=lsx. Note that
the information found there does not replace an official spot
forecast.
MOZ072-073-083-084-099-160930-
Crawford MO-Washington MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Reynolds MO-
Including the cities of Potosi/Salem Ranger District and Salem
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Clear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 10 70 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 63 (+2) 79 (-7) 61 81
RH % (24h trend) 89 (-6) 51 (+9) 89 29
Wind 20ft AM(mph) S 9-13 G31 SW 11-15 G26
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 4-8 G21 S 13-17 G33 S 10-14 G30 W 13-17 G26
Precip Amount 0.00 0.08 0.05 0.00
Precip Duration 1 5 1
1700ft mixing temp 74 68
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 530 3860 710 5140
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 7 S 16 SW 10 W 10
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 S 36 SW 22 W 23
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 760 23770 1460 19660
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 3 5 5 1
Haines Index 4 3 4 5
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Minimum RH 37 percent. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Minimum RH 31 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper
60s. Minimum RH 31 percent. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ074-075-085-160930-
Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Madison MO-
Including the cities of Farmington and Fredericktown Ranger
District
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 80 70 0
Temp (24h trend) 64 (+2) 82 (-3) 63 82
RH % (24h trend) 85 (-9) 49 (+5) 92 29
Wind 20ft AM(mph) S 10-14 G28 SW 11-15 G27
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 4-8 G18 S 14-18 G33 S 10-14 G31 W 12-16 G25
Precip Amount 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00
Precip Duration 0 3 3
1700ft mixing temp 75 70
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 530 4090 800 5460
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 6 S 16 SW 10 W 11
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 S 36 SW 22 W 24
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 760 23730 1730 20320
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 3 5 5 1
Haines Index 3 4 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Minimum RH 37 percent. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Minimum RH 33 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper
60s. Minimum RH 32 percent. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ041-047>050-160930-
Boone MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-
Including the cities of Columbia, Cedar Creek Ranger District,
Jefferson City, and Fulton
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 70 40 0
Temp (24h trend) 64 (+5) 78 (-7) 57 75
RH % (24h trend) 90 (-1) 49 (+8) 71 37
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 11-15 G32 W 13-17 G31
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SE 5-9 G19 S 15-19 G38 S 11-15 G35 W 15-19 G31
Precip Amount 0.06 0.24 0.04 0.00
Precip Duration 2 4 1
1700ft mixing temp 72 63
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 450 3790 520 5110
Transport Wnd (m/s) SE 6 S 16 S 10 W 11
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 13 S 36 S 23 W 24
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 500 31190 1350 19840
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 1
Haines Index 4 3 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows around 50. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Minimum RH 39 percent. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Minimum RH 39 percent. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs around 60.
Minimum RH 33 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s. Minimum RH 34 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ051-059-060-062-065-160930-
Montgomery MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Franklin MO-Jefferson MO-
Including the cities of Washington, Union, and Sullivan
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 70 60 0
Temp (24h trend) 63 (+4) 80 (-6) 60 78
RH % (24h trend) 89 (-5) 52 (+11) 82 36
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 9-13 G31 W 12-16 G31
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SE 4-8 G18 S 14-18 G34 S 11-15 G32 W 15-19 G31
Precip Amount 0.02 0.11 0.04 0.00
Precip Duration 1 5 2
1700ft mixing temp 77 64
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 440 4250 560 5170
Transport Wnd (m/s) SE 5 S 16 SW 9 W 11
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 S 36 SW 21 W 25
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 500 24320 1450 20680
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 1
Haines Index 4 3 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 60. Minimum RH 39 percent. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Minimum RH 34 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s. Minimum RH 34 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ061-063-064-160930-
Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
Including the cities of Saint Charles and Saint Louis
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 80 70 0
Temp (24h trend) 66 (+7) 82 (-4) 63 77
RH % (24h trend) 83 (-9) 49 (+12) 81 39
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 10-14 G28 SW 12-16 G30
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SE 4-8 G16 S 15-19 G33 S 11-15 G30 W 16-20 G31
Precip Amount 0.02 0.09 0.04 0.00
Precip Duration 1 4 2
1700ft mixing temp 78 64
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 460 4580 620 5380
Transport Wnd (m/s) SE 5 S 16 SW 9 W 12
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 S 36 SW 20 W 26
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 650 25550 1480 22070
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 1
Haines Index 4 3 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Minimum RH 38 percent. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Minimum RH 34 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Minimum RH 34 percent. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ064-065-069-070-074-079-100>102-160930-
Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-
Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-
Including the cities of Vandalia, Centralia, Salem, Chester,
Sparta, Alton, Edwardsville, Belleville, and Cahokia
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 70 70 10
Temp (24h trend) 64 (+4) 81 (-4) 64 79
RH % (24h trend) 90 (-5) 53 (+11) 94 41
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 9-13 G27 SW 14-18 G30
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SE 4-8 G16 S 16-20 G32 S 12-16 G30 W 15-19 G29
Precip Amount 0.03 0.03 0.15 0.00
Precip Duration 1 3 4 1
1700ft mixing temp 76 67
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 430 4430 670 5410
Transport Wnd (m/s) SE 5 S 15 SW 10 W 12
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 S 35 SW 22 W 26
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 410 25290 1520 24770
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 3
Haines Index 3 4 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
Minimum RH 38 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Minimum RH 38 percent. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-042-052-160930-
Knox MO-Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-
Audrain MO-Lincoln MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Bowling Green, and Mexico
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 40 90 70 0
Temp (24h trend) 63 (+8) 77 (-6) 56 71
RH % (24h trend) 88 (+13) 57 (+27) 78 43
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 12-16 G34 W 15-19 G34
Wind 20ft PM(mph) E 6-10 G26 S 16-20 G40 S 13-17 G35 W 18-22 G37
Precip Amount 0.09 0.33 0.11 0.00
Precip Duration 2 8 2
1700ft mixing temp 75 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 460 3550 610 5050
Transport Wnd (m/s) E 6 S 15 SW 11 W 13
Transport Wnd (mph) E 14 S 35 SW 24 W 29
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 680 25820 1470 21520
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 1
Haines Index 4 3 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Minimum RH 38 percent. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Minimum RH 39 percent. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Minimum RH 34 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s. Minimum RH 35 percent. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
ILZ095>098-160930-
Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-Calhoun IL-
Including the cities of Quincy, Mount Sterling, and Pittsfield
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 100 80 10
Temp (24h trend) 62 (+7) 78 (-5) 59 70
RH % (24h trend) 87 (+18) 56 (+29) 80 43
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 11-15 G30 SW 13-17 G30
Wind 20ft PM(mph) E 6-10 G26 S 16-20 G35 S 13-17 G32 W 17-21 G32
Precip Amount 0.09 0.34 0.12 0.00
Precip Duration 2 7 4 1
1700ft mixing temp 76 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 450 4020 630 4900
Transport Wnd (m/s) E 6 S 16 S 10 W 13
Transport Wnd (mph) E 14 S 36 S 23 W 30
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 720 25680 1470 22750
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 2
Haines Index 4 3 4 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Minimum RH 38 percent. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Minimum RH 38 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Minimum RH 34 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s. Minimum RH 35 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ058>060-099-160930-
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Jersey IL-
Including the city of Litchfield
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 80 80 10
Temp (24h trend) 62 (+6) 79 (-5) 62 73
RH % (24h trend) 91 (+3) 53 (+22) 91 44
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SE 11-15 G29 SW 14-18 G31
Wind 20ft PM(mph) E 5-9 G21 S 18-22 G34 S 14-18 G32 W 17-21 G31
Precip Amount 0.03 0.13 0.11 0.00
Precip Duration 2 4 4 1
1700ft mixing temp 76 62
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 430 4250 660 5110
Transport Wnd (m/s) E 5 S 16 S 10 W 13
Transport Wnd (mph) E 12 S 37 S 22 W 29
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 500 25350 1470 23610
Poor Excellent Poor Excellent
LAL 4 5 5 3
Haines Index 4 4 3 4
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 50.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Minimum RH 39 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Minimum RH 36 percent. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 36 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
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