...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265 and 266. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 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. &&
