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Springfield, Missouri – Elevated fire weather conditions are expected across southwest Missouri and the Ozarks today and again Tuesday, as dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds combine to increase the risk of grass and brush fires.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, humidity levels will drop into the 25 to 35 percent range this afternoon while southwest winds gust between 20 and 25 mph, creating favorable conditions for rapid fire spread. Similar conditions are expected again Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the lower to mid 60s before a cold front moves through Tuesday night…