Fort Walton Beach, FL

6:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 56 ft
Lon: 86.6° W
Lat: 30.4° N
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Active Advisory: Freeze Warning,  Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Fort Walton Beach Weather at a Glance
Updated 6:03 PM CST
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
44.7 °F
Feels Like 43 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
6:30 AM
5:31 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 25 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 25 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 56 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Rain Showers 68 | 49 °F
Rain Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 67 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.24 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
41%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Temperature
Windchill
43 °F
Dew Point
22 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from North
Wind Gust
9.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Along the coast...north winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Along the coast...north winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s inland...26 to 31 along the coast. North winds around 5 mph inland...north 5 to 10 mph along the coast.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Inland... southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Along the coast...east winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers in the evening...then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s inland...50 to 55 along the coast. Inland... southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Along the coast...southeast winds 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Tuesday
cloudy Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Numerous rain showers in the morning...then isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
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Freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 8 am CST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 32547
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
54 | 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
50 | 25 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
56 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Rain Showers
68 | 49 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
67 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Rain Showers
65 | 52 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Rain Showers
67 | 43 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Rain Showers
65 | NA
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Along the coast...north winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 47 | 32 41 | 18 31 | 14
Wind 11 mph NNW 18 mph NNW 13 mph North 12 mph North
Humidity 95% 56% 39% 48%
Chance of Precip. 40% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% 12% 12% 12%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:30 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Along the coast...north winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s inland...26 to 31 along the coast. North winds around 5 mph inland...north 5 to 10 mph along the coast.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 11 47 | 4 41 | 14 31 | 16
Wind 11 mph North 11 mph North 5 mph NNW 6 mph North
Humidity 55% 16% 32% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 10% 18% 17% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:29 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Inland... southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Along the coast...east winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers in the evening...then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s inland...50 to 55 along the coast. Inland... southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Along the coast...southeast winds 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 16 52 | 25 54 | 40 54 | 49
Wind 6 mph ENE 8 mph SE 9 mph SE 13 mph SSE
Humidity 68% 36% 58% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 40%
Cloud Cover 25% 39% 57% 69%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:29 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Tuesday
cloudy Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Numerous rain showers in the morning...then isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 52 63 | 58 59 | 58 52 | 52
Wind 13 mph South 11 mph SW 6 mph West 5 mph North
Humidity 99% 80% 93% 99%
Chance of Precip. 40% 60% 60% 10%
Cloud Cover 92% 63% 31% 42%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:28 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 49 63 | 54 59 | 54 56 | 54
Wind 6 mph NNE 6 mph East 5 mph ESE 7 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 69% 84% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 27% 33% 47%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:27 AM
5:34 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 63 | 56 59 | 58 54 | 54
Wind 8 mph SE 7 mph SSE 8 mph SSW 11 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 78% 93% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 81% 81% 69% 69%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:27 AM
5:34 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 52 63 | 50 58 | 50 47 | 47
Wind 11 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 11 mph NNW 11 mph North
Humidity 89% 62% 74% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 43% 43% 22% 22%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:27 AM
5:34 PM
Source: NWS at 5:39 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 45 61 | 43 58 | 50 47 | 47
Wind 8 mph NNE 4 mph ENE 11 mph NNW 11 mph North
Humidity 99% 53% 74% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 18% 35% 22% 22%
Conditions Clear Rain Showers Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:27 AM
5:34 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KHRT) 62 °F 44 °F
Record (KHRT) 73 °F (2000) 28 °F (2011)
Yesterday 61.1 °F 48.3 °F
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Moderate
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
OZONE
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Pensacola, FL 63.0 °F
Panama City, FL 62.1 °F
Marine Forecast
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:30 AM CST 5:31 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:05 AM CST 5:55 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:37 AM CST 6:24 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:09 AM CST 6:52 PM CST
Moon 9:52 PM CST (2/11) 8:35 AM CST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 49m
Length of Day
11h 00m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 79% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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State Highs State Lows
76 °F
Marathon
75 °F
Key West
75 °F
Key West NAF
73 °F
Opa Locka
73 °F
Fort Myers
41 °F
Tallahassee
42 °F
Pensacola NAS
43 °F
Milton
43 °F
Valparaiso
43 °F
Panama City
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Cinco Bayou - Pocahontas Dr., Fort Walton Beach, FL 44.7 °F 43 °F 22 °F 41% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Shalimar FL , Shalimar, FL 47 °F 45 °F 23 °F 39% NW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 5:24 PM CST MADIS
Fort Walton Beach, FL 44.0 °F 44 °F 19 °F 37% NNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Shady Lane, Mary Esther, FL 44.4 °F 44 °F 18 °F 34% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 41 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
Pear Tree Observatory, Valparaiso, FL 43.7 °F 44 °F 22 °F 41% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 80 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
LaRoux Point Boggy Bayou, Valparaiso, FL 45.4 °F 39 °F 25 °F 45% North  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 6:02 PM CST Normal  
Boggy Bayou Alan's Marina, Niceville, FL 44.6 °F 42 °F 19 °F 36% North  at  5.0 mph - / hr 19 ft 5:53 PM CST Normal
Clara Miles, REALTOR, Broker Associate, FL 44.0 °F 42 °F 20 °F 38% North  at  4.0 mph - / hr 27 ft 6:00 PM CST Normal
Collegewood, Niceville, FL 43.7 °F 40 °F 18 °F 35% WNW  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 73 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
City Hall, Destin, FL 45.0 °F 39 °F 21 °F 38% North  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 6:02 PM CST Normal
APRSWXNET Ft. Walton Beach FL , Niceville, FL 44 °F 44 °F 19 °F 36% ENE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 32 ft 5:20 PM CST MADIS
Crescent III, Navarre, FL 42.1 °F 38 °F 7 °F 23% NNE  at  6.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
hnweather.com, Holley-Navarre, FL 43.3 °F 41 °F 16 °F 33% NNE  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 102 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
Boggs Cooling and Heating, Navarre, FL 43.3 °F 43 °F 21 °F 40% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Country Breeze East, Navarre, FL 43.5 °F 41 °F 19 °F 37% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 23 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL 45.6 °F 40 °F 24 °F 42% North  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 6:02 PM CST Normal
Bayside Subdivision, Miramar Beach, FL 45.2 °F 40 °F 22 °F 40% NNW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Rexford St., HBTS, Gulf Breeze-Harold, FL 42.9 °F 43 °F 17 °F 35% North  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 6:00 PM CST Normal
HADS SHOAL RIVER NEAR CRESTVIEW 4S FL, Crestview, FL - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 46 ft 5:00 PM CST MADIS
Hidden Creek, Navarre, FL 42.8 °F 43 °F 17 °F 35% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 34 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Crestview, Crestview, FL 41.6 °F 42 °F 18 °F 39% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 143 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Crestview FL , Crestview, FL 44 °F 42 °F 22 °F 42% SW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 236 ft 5:29 PM CST MADIS
Steeplechase, Crestview, FL 41.9 °F 42 °F 22 °F 45% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 250 ft 6:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Floridale FL , Holt, FL 49 °F 49 °F 22 °F 34% NNW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 160 ft 3:30 PM CST MADIS
Grandview Heights, Crestview, FL 41.2 °F 41 °F 22 °F 47% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 149 ft 6:03 PM CST Normal
Mossy Head, De Funiak Springs, FL 42.1 °F 37 °F 18 °F 39% North  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 275 ft 5:03 PM MST Rapid Fire  
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Freeze Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:15 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... Freeze warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 8 am
CST Sunday...
... Wind Advisory has expired...

* timing... between midnight and 8 am CST Sunday temperatures will
fall below freezing.

* Temperature... mid to upper 20s tonight.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly
likely. These conditions can damage any early new growth of sensitive
vegetation left unprotected. During this period of unusually cold
weather... check on elderly neighbors to make sure they have adequate
heat. Outdoor pets should also have adequate warmth. Area shelters
should continue to expect increased demand.

Everyone should take adequate safety precautions with their heating
systems... and make sure to utilize Carbon monoxide detectors in
enclosed spaces. Extra caution should be used with portable space
heaters. Make sure space heaters are not left unattended and are not
used near flammable materials such as curtains or bed coverings.









Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:01 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 9 am to 6 PM CST
Sunday for the northwest Florida Panhandle for marginally high dispersion
indices and low relative humidities well below 35 percent...

* affected area... fire weather zones 001... 002... 003... 004...
005 and 006.

* Humidity... lowering to around 15 percent on Sunday.

* Dispersions... rising to around 75 on Sunday.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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 low relative
humidity... and dry fuels will risk rapid fire growth potential.







510 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012 /410 PM CST Sat Feb 11 2012/

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
this evening...

... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Monday morning
through Monday evening...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Fire
Weather Watch... which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening.

* Wind... northwest 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts today and
southeast around 5 mph on Monday.

* Humidity... minimum values 25 to 30 percent today... and 19 to
32 percent on Monday.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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. Low relative humidity
will enhance fire growth potential.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag
warnings.