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Springfield, Missouri – Gusty southwest winds up to 30 mph combined with humidity levels as low as 20 percent could rapidly spread any fire that sparks near U.S. 65 and I-44 through late Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, unseasonably warm temperatures climbing into the 70s will pair with dry air and gusty winds to create elevated fire weather conditions across much of the Ozarks. Outdoor burning is discouraged, and residents are urged to secure trailer chains and avoid parking vehicles over dry grass…