Leon County, FL

In effect from Monday 04/20 8:00 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.

Affected Area

Alabama fire weather zones 068 and 069. Florida fire weather zones 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 027, 028, 029, 034, 108, 112, 114, 115, 118, 127, 128, 134, 326, 426. Georgia fire weather zones 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161.

Wind

Northeast near 10 to 15 mph, with gusts near 20 to 25 mph.

Humidity

15-20 percent.

Impacts

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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