Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Much of central Indiana.

* TIMING...Noon until 8 PM EDT on Thursday.

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the low 80s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Never throw cigarettes out of a vehicle.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLINTON ... MONTGOMERY ... BOONE ... TIPTON ... HAMILTON ... MADISON ... DELAWARE ... RANDOLPH ... PARKE ... PUTNAM ... HENDRICKS ... MARION ... HANCOCK ... HENRY ... VIGO ... CLAY ... OWEN ... MORGAN ... JOHNSON ... SHELBY ... RUSH ... SULLIVAN ... BARTHOLOMEW ... DECATUR ... KNOX ... DAVIESS ... JENNINGS

Instructions:

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.