The National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin Florida has issued a Red Flag Warning. Details:
…CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN ELEVATED FIRE DANGER…
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather Warning for low humidity, breezy westerly winds, and moderate significant fire potential expected this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Polk.
*TIMING…From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening.
*WINDS…West around 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
*RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 30 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
