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St. Louis, Missouri — The National Weather Service in St. Louis is warning of elevated fire danger across parts of southeast Missouri this afternoon due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty southwest winds, and ongoing dry conditions.
According to forecasters, these weather factors will create conditions favorable for rapid fire spread, particularly in dry grassy areas. Any fires that ignite under these conditions could exhibit erratic behavior, making them difficult to control…