Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
458
FNUS53 KLSX 180800
FWFLSX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Eastern/Central MO and Southwest IL
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
259 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
A widespread wetting rain is expected across the area today and
this evening with total rainfall amounts ranging from 0.50" to
1.00" over northeast Missouri and west central Illinois to over
3 inches of rainfall over southeast Missouri. Then dry weather is
is expected Sunday through Wednesday before the next chance for
rain Wednesday night into Thursday. Highs will be in the 70s
todays, but fall back into the lower to mid 60s on Sunday.
MOZ072-073-083-084-099-182100-
Crawford MO-Washington MO-Dent MO-Iron MO-Reynolds MO-
Including the cities of Potosi/Salem Ranger District and Salem
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 100 100 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (-6) 46 (-14) 64
RH % (24h trend) 70 (+27) 100 (+9) 36
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 4-8 G18 NW 9-13 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 4-8 G16 SW 4-8 G19 NW 7-11 G24
Precip Amount 1.83 1.00 0.00
Precip Duration 7 7
1700ft mixing temp 76 58
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1670 430 5480
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 6 S 5 NW 10
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 S 12 NW 22
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6230 0 22670
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Minimum RH 37 percent. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 34 percent. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper
60s. Minimum RH 31 percent. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ074-075-085-182100-
Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Madison MO-
Including the cities of Farmington and Fredericktown Ranger
District
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 90 100 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-4) 46 (-15) 64
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+19) 100 (+14) 34
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 5-9 G18 NW 11-15 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 4-8 G17 SW 5-9 G17 NW 9-13 G26
Precip Amount 1.37 1.15 0.00
Precip Duration 6 7
1700ft mixing temp 76 59
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2140 430 5680
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 6 S 6 NW 10
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 S 14 NW 23
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6870 130 23690
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Minimum RH 36 percent. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 31 percent. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper
60s. Minimum RH 29 percent. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Minimum RH 40 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ041-047>050-182100-
Boone MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-
Including the cities of Columbia, Cedar Creek Ranger District,
Jefferson City, and Fulton
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Clear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 80 80 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (-8) 46 (-17) 64
RH % (24h trend) 70 (+30) 100 (+5) 37
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 5-9 G17 NW 10-14 G26
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SW 5-9 G16 SW 4-8 G21 NW 9-13 G24
Precip Amount 0.47 0.53 0.00
Precip Duration 6 7
1700ft mixing temp 74 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2800 380 5640
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 7 W 5 NW 10
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 15 W 10 NW 22
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7510 360 21180
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Minimum RH 39 percent. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear, cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Minimum RH 39 percent. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 37 percent. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ051-059-060-062-065-182100-
Montgomery MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Franklin MO-Jefferson MO-
Including the cities of Washington, Union, and Sullivan
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 100 90 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (-8) 46 (-16) 63
RH % (24h trend) 73 (+37) 100 (+7) 38
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 4-8 G19 NW 11-15 G27
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 5-9 G17 SW 4-8 G18 NW 10-14 G26
Precip Amount 0.88 0.85 0.00
Precip Duration 9 8
1700ft mixing temp 74 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1890 430 5750
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 7 NW 8 NW 11
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 16 NW 17 NW 24
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6680 290 24870
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Minimum RH 39 percent. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Minimum RH 38 percent. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 35 percent. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs around 70.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ061-063-064-182100-
Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
Including the cities of Saint Charles and Saint Louis
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 100 100 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 75 (-9) 47 (-15) 64
RH % (24h trend) 74 (+36) 100 (+9) 41
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 4-8 G18 NW 13-17 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 6-10 G18 SW 4-8 G16 NW 12-16 G28
Precip Amount 0.74 0.97 0.00
Precip Duration 8 8
1700ft mixing temp 73 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1920 630 6030
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 NW 8 NW 11
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 NW 17 NW 25
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6260 480 25080
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Minimum RH 40 percent. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Minimum RH 39 percent. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 60s. Minimum
RH 36 percent. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs around 70.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ064-065-069-070-074-079-100>102-182100-
Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-
Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-
Including the cities of Vandalia, Centralia, Salem, Chester,
Sparta, Alton, Edwardsville, Belleville, and Cahokia
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 100 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-4) 49 (-11) 64
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+23) 100 (+10) 40
Wind 20ft AM(mph) S 6-10 G18 NW 15-19 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SW 6-10 G18 SW 5-9 G16 NW 14-18 G27
Precip Amount 0.86 1.38 0.04
Precip Duration 6 11 2
1700ft mixing temp 75 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1810 510 6170
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 7 S 5 NW 12
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 15 S 12 NW 28
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7600 380 26970
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Minimum RH 37 percent. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 37 percent. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 34 percent. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around
70. Minimum RH 40 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-042-052-182100-
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
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Clear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 50 70 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-5) 46 (-16) 62
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+11) 98 (+3) 40
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 5-9 G18 NW 12-16 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SW 5-9 G17 SW 5-9 G23 NW 11-15 G26
Precip Amount 0.20 0.54 0.00
Precip Duration 2 6
1700ft mixing temp 74 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3420 390 5820
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 5 SW 5 NW 11
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 12 SW 12 NW 24
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7450 210 25100
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear, cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs around 60.
West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 38 percent. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ095>098-182100-
Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-Calhoun IL-
Including the cities of Quincy, Mount Sterling, and Pittsfield
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-4) 47 (-15) 63
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+14) 97 (+2) 41
Wind 20ft AM(mph) SW 5-9 G17 NW 13-17 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) SW 6-10 G17 SW 5-9 G20 NW 11-15 G27
Precip Amount 0.20 0.67 0.00
Precip Duration 2 9
1700ft mixing temp 73 60
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3360 400 5990
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 6 SW 5 NW 12
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 SW 12 NW 26
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7540 350 26290
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the lower 60s. Minimum RH 40 percent. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Minimum RH 37 percent. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ058>060-099-182100-
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Jersey IL-
Including the city of Litchfield
300 AM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (-5) 47 (-13) 62
RH % (24h trend) 66 (+23) 100 (+9) 38
Wind 20ft AM(mph) S 6-10 G18 NW 15-19 G28
Wind 20ft PM(mph) S 8-12 G19 SW 4-8 G16 NW 14-18 G27
Precip Amount 0.53 1.07 0.04
Precip Duration 6 11 1
1700ft mixing temp 73 59
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2080 520 6230
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 9 SW 5 NW 13
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 SW 10 NW 29
Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7290 320 27380
Fair Poor Excellent
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70. Minimum
RH 38 percent. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Minimum RH 37 percent. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower
60s. Minimum RH 33 percent. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Minimum RH 38 percent. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$