…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.