…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 noon today to 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Inland
Charlotte and Inland Lee.
* TIMING…From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS…Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 28 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.