Albany, GA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR BEN HILL, IRWIN,
TURNER, TIFT, WORTH, DOUGHERTY, AND LEE COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Georgia fire weather zones 125, 126, 127, 128,
129, 130, and 131.

* WIND...Northeast to east 15 to 20 mph, with gusts 25 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 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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