Daytona Beach, FL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA...

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola,
and Brevard.

* WIND...Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 27 to 35 percent.

* 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
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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