RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA
TIMING:
From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening.
WINDS:
Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
As low as 15 percent.
IMPACTS:
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
