Central, West Alabama Under Critical Fire Weather Conditions

UPDATED INFORMATION

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Red Flag Warning for various of Central Alabama.

Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, an Tuscaloosa until Sep 29, 7:00 PM CDT

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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.

The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

WINDS

North 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

As low as 20 percent. IMPACTSThe combination of a dry air mass and windy conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

(Source) Click here for more from the National Weather Service in Birmingham.