Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of extreme north-central Arkansas.
* WIND...Southwest to west-southwest winds between 15 and 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Between 20 and 25 percent expected.
* TEMPERATURES...Mid to upper 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MARION ... BAXTER ... BOONE COUNTY EXCEPT SOUTHWEST ... BOONE COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS
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.
Address/Location
Baxter County 911
815 Hwy 62 E
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 870-425-2361
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP JQPUBLIC followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning