Hamilton, MS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...AND LOW FUEL MOISTURE FOR
PORTIONS OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of a dry airmass and dry fuels will
result in critical fire weather conditions. Wildfires that
develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should not
be attempted.

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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