Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 2:47AM EDT until April 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

…CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER…

.The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather
Warning for low humidity, breezy westerly winds, and moderate
significant fire potential expected this afternoon.

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM
EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Polk.

* TIMING…From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS…West around 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 30 percent.

* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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