A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:51 a.m. valid for Saturday between noon and 7 p.m. for Calhoun, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties.
Winds are forecasted to be northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 20 TO 25 percent.
“The combination of a dry air mass and windy conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended,” describes the weather service.
What does a red flag warning indicate?
A red flag warning signifies that either extreme fire weather conditions are currently in effect or will be shortly, as stated by the weather service. Warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an…
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