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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Fire Weather Conditions Today and Tomorrow

 


RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA AND MOST OF
CENTRAL KENTUCKY...

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

A Red Flag Warning also remains in effect until 8 PM today.

* WIND...From the west between 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 mph
  through early this evening. Winds from the southwest between 15
  to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph Friday afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidities of 18 to 23 percent
  Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...any fires that start will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning should not be done.

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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