Red Flag Warning Issued
From
Federalsburg
Sent
Sat, Mar 1 @ 3:28am
Description
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 3:13AM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex, Delaware
Beaches, Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 50s to low 60s.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.
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