...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Pinellas, Polk, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Hillsborough, Inland Pasco and Inland Hillsborough. * TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 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 dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
