Issue Date:1:36 PM Mon, Mar 6, 2017
Expiration:12:00 AM Tue, Mar 7, 2017
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT FOR
ALL OF SOUTH FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect until midnight EST tonight.
* Affected area...fire weather zones 063...066...067...068...
069...070...071...072...073...074...075...168...172...173 and
174.
* Wind...East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Humidity...Around 40% to 50% for this afternoon.
* Energy release component (ERC)...The Florida Forest Service has
determined that the fuel status supports a Red Flag Warning for
this afternoon.
* Highest threat...is located over western Broward, western Palm
Beach, western Miami Dade, all Collier, Glades and Hendry and
northern mainland Monroe Counties.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.