Red Flag Warning
From Wed 12 pm until 7 pm EDT
Action Recommended
Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By
Jacksonville – FL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Appling County
Description
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY, BREEZY WINDS, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTHEAST FLORIDA… The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA…Southeast Georgia and northeast Florida. TIMING… Wednesday afternoon and evening. WINDS…Westerly around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY…20-30 percent. TEMPERATURES…In the mid 70s to mid 80s. LIGHTNING… Not expected. IMPACTS…wildfires can grow quickly under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.