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 Although some grasses have sprouted, there's still a lot of fuel out there. CHICAGO, IL (Catholic Online) - During spring and fall, red flag warnings are very common. Although spring has caused many plants to bloom and grow beautifully, there are still a lot of dry, dead plants around. Kevin Birk, a weather service meteorologist, said "I don't want to say that it's not dry out there, because although some grasses have sprouted, there's still a lot of fuel out there. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential." Red flag warnings have been seen several times this spring due to the record-breaking warm weather and dry conditions in March. Today, the warning includes most of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. © 2012, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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